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    "id": 179586,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/179586/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kiptanui",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Environment and Mineral Resources",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Jackson Kiplagat Kiptanui",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I apologise for coming late. However, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that there are heavy deposits of precious minerals in Voi Constituency and Taita District. They include rubies, green garnets and red garnets among others. (b) My Ministry has undertaken geological mapping and preliminary mineral exploration work and documented the information into maps and reports for prospective investors. We have also encouraged companies and individuals to carry out further exploration work in order to establish mineable deposits. Further, through the advice of my Ministry, the Government has set aside approximately 8,000 acres of land for small-scale mining activities. Plans are also at an advanced stage to parcel out blocks for allocation to qualifying applicants. (c) My Ministry is assisting the local community in the extraction, processing and marketing of these minerals and to benefit from the resources generally. In order to bring mining services closer to the people, my Ministry opened an office at Wundanyi for easy access and provision of services to the interested parties. My Ministry has also facilitated workshops in the areas to sensitise the residents on mining and mineral laws, minerals potential, processing and licensing modalities. The local communities were also sensitised on the need for adding value to the minerals, and to the available methods of adding value such as by polishing, cutting and faceting gemstones. This has benefited the local community through increased specialised jobs and transfer of technology."
}