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    "content": "Machage is my witness, there were only four counties – then districts – which wanted to be given special status. Now every county has its own right to develop its natural resources for the benefit of our people. Madam Temporary Speaker, the Bill which will come should also put a lot of emphasis on educating communities about royalties. Right now, between Samburu and Marsabit, we are going to have wind power and nobody has thought about royalties to the people of those areas where wind is being tapped and power transmitted to the national grid to improve our energy supply. The national Government has also been denied corporate tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) by these miners due to lack of comprehensive legislation on these activities. The worst exploited counties are those in arid and semi- arid areas. The communities should be sensitized on royalties that they should receive from any miner in their respective areas. In Samburu, we have got many resources including gemstones and most probably even oil, gas and coal. Therefore, the faster this legislation is enacted, the better for our people in those counties. Mining is a very crucial aspect in the development of this nation, especially our counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those few remarks, I would like to thank the Committee and urge it to fast-track this legislation, so that we can benefit very soon. Thank you."
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