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    "id": 479766,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/479766/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ekomwa",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, I want to thank you for this opportunity. I am the happiest person today for this opportunity. There are many minerals in Turkana County. This Bill has come at the right time. I thank this House for bringing here this Bill at this particular time. One thing that is so unique in Kenya is that most of the land, especially in pastoral areas, is communally owned. We have also realized that many minerals are found in pastoral areas. Therefore, it is difficult to separate minerals from pastoralism. When minerals are found in a place, you are not supposed to interfere with grazing land and water points. This Mining Bill proposes to ensure that pastoralists’ land is not misused. The law provides for compensation for even the smallest piece of land where minerals will be found. The pastoralists must be compensated. God was very wise; when He gave other people coffee, tea and sugar-cane, he knew that there was something for people in dry areas. So, the same way people enjoy tea in Kericho, sugarcane in Trans Nzoia, the Turkanas also enjoy their gold, sand and stones. This Bill will uplift the lives of people who have been marginalized for over 50 years. I want to challenge the Government because I also belong to it, that when it comes to sharing of the revenue, pastoralists, or people in areas where minerals have been found, should get 50 per cent. It should be 50-50. The Government should remain with 50 per cent and the community with 50 per cent. The 50 per cent would accelerate The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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