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    "id": 471461,
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    "speaker_name": "July 16, 2014 SENATE DEBATES 29 Sen. Kivuti",
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    "content": "Thank you Madam Temporary Speaker. I stand to clarify some of the issues that have been raised. With regard to the point raised by Sen. (Prof.) Lesan about Olsogoi where ten rhinos were killed, apparently, it is not possible to change statements every day. This statement was sought before that date. We had the answer as at 25th June. That is not to say that a mistake done after the statement is correct. I would like to state here that the Government is taking steps with regard to this issue of poaching. If you look at the 16 technical steps that I outlined yesterday, I do not have to read them again, you will see that they are all meant to deter and to protect animals and to ensure that poaching is curbed. I explained about the efforts and the yields of and how the percentages of poaching have reduced between January and June this year. I am not trying to say that those levels are adequate. That is why we, as the Government, would like to see the levels reduced to zero. Sen. (Prof.) Lesan also wanted to know about the tasks and rhino horns at Singapore and the Far East. That, again, was contained in my reply yesterday. The intervention to protect animals is not only destined here on Kenya. The measures I outlined go up to Interpol, the Far East and to international bodies. I outlined them all and I do not think it is necessary for me to repeat what I read yesterday. We go beyond the boundaries of Kenya. We go to the region and to international circles and do everything possible. We have only managed to reduce this by 30 per cent from where we were at the beginning of this year to the figures I gave you yesterday. The other three Senators asked about the issue of use of technology. The number of technology being used is not few. I outlined, at least, six technologies. It is good that Sen. Kagwe has brought another question of an extra technology which I also agree would go a step further in curbing poaching. I do not want to say that the issue of superior technology is what we have dealt with so far and that it is adequate. I request any Kenyan with good ideas on technology which can benefit the efforts being undertaken by the KWS, to bring them forward. I am happy that some of the ideas are being brought to the Floor of this House. Sen. Mwakulegwa asked about technology and commercial grazing. I do not want to say that I have all the answers to all the questions and particularly on why commercial grazing is allowed in Taita Taveta. I propose that I be allowed extra time to raise this matter with the Ministry so that we do not just say that since we have answered the question, then the matter rests there. It does not. I am saying this so that we can give more ideas on technology as suggested by Sen. Kagwe and Sen. Mwakulegwa. The next issue is about the Board of Directors of the KWS. That has been asked by three of my colleagues. I would like to state that I am aware that the Government constitutes many boards. I am sure that you have heard about expired boards. This does not include KWS alone. I am aware that the Government is taking a bold step and that very soon these Boards will be reconstituted including that of the KWS and other Government boards which are in this category. 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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