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    "id": 250945,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/250945/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Munyao",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 279,
        "legal_name": "Joseph Konzolo Munyao",
        "slug": "joseph-munyao"
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, the objective of this Ministerial Statement is to update hon. Members on the effects of drought and avian flu scare on the livestock sub-sector. The persistent drought led to increased pressure on grazing and water resources, resulting into rapid pasture depletion which affected the body conditions of our livestock. The livestock producers, particularly in the ASAL districts were forced to move to other destinations in search of pasture and water. High livestock numbers have been concentrated in a few grazing areas leading to phenomenal increase in livestock population densities in these areas, with serious consequences on the environment. These livestock movements expose animals to increased incidents and spread of livestock diseases. Frequent outbreaks have been reported among animals on transit and in areas they are migrating to. Most livestock that could not withstand the drought, or the threat of disease, have succumbed and died. Of the 24 ASAL districts affected, the worst hit areas were Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Tana River, Moyale, Samburu, Turkana, Isiolo, Marsabit and Kajiado."
}