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    "id": 381962,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "John Krop Lonyangapuo",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, aware that the construction of the Turkwel Gorge Dam by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) led to the displacement of many Kenyans due to the large area covered by the dam; noting with concern that no compensation was given to those who were displaced; further concerned that the dam is a breeding place for mosquitoes which cause Malaria and is heavily infested with crocodiles which pose a danger to both livestock and people living around the dam; noting that the area lacks necessary social amenities such as schools, dispensaries and access roads; the Senate urges the Government to compensate the displaced persons and to purchase motor boats and construct access roads, dispensaries and schools in the area in order to enable Kenyans living around the dam locality to move with ease and to access necessary social amenities. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this dam was constructed in 1986. It took almost five years to complete. It started its operations in 1991. I am told that because of this dam, Kenya has really benefitted by receiving electricity. We used to get some electricity from Uganda, but as a result of this dam, our electricity deficit reduced as we continued getting up to the tune of 18 per cent of our power needs from Turkwel Dam. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the water that accumulated as a result of the construction of this dam affected so many families in about five locations in my county. To date, 700 families in Korupu Location have been displaced by this water; 150 families in Toyo Location and, in particular Kesot Sub-location; 130 families were affected in Nakwikid Location, particularly in the Sub-location called Tamaruko; 630 families were affected in the whole of Kositey Location; while 120 families were affected in Kapchok Sub-location, Kopean. This totals to about 1,730 families which have been affected by The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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