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    "id": 1581409,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana Central, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Emathe",
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    "content": "to contribute to regional economic development by strengthening blue economy value chains and improving linkages to nearby cross-border markets. Indeed, the theme of the 2025 Madaraka Day Celebrations, ‘Promotion of a Sustainable Blue Economy for National Development’, underscored the importance of unlocking such potential. It is, therefore, essential that Lake Turkana be prioritised for inclusive, equitable and sustainable development by the Government. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation on the following: 1. Plans to establish the Lake Turkana Development Authority, including the expected timelines for its establishment 2. Strategies that are being put in place to develop the blue economy of Lake Turkana, particularly in fisheries, aquaculture and regional trade 3. Infrastructure projects currently underway to support economic activities around the Lake, including roads, cold storage facilities and fish landing sites 4. Support being provided to fisher folk and Beach Management Units (BMUs) to enhance access to equipment, financing, markets and capacity building 5. Measures that are being put in place to protect Lake Turkana from environmental threats, including coordination of conservation efforts and sustainable exploitation of its resources Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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