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    "content": "processing of coal and iron ore deposits which are found in Lorraine Province in France. Here in Africa, we have such minerals but nothing much has happened, just because of exploitation and also a lot of collusion by those who like corrupting the systems, hence denying the communities the benefits. So, we need a lot of sobriety when it comes to who is going to own what. Madam Temporary Speaker, in Kenya, we have regions which are known to have minerals. Teachers used to teach about the goldmines in Macalder. I have not seen it captured here, but I believe that the Committee will go back again and see why it was not visited. If Macalder Goldmines were present to date, I would imagine that with proper technology, it is possible to exploit them to the benefit of the people living in Kakamega and Nyanza. But there are a number of issues which may prevent such exploitation. If we could solve the problems and concentrate in the exploitation and processing, I am sure that we could forge ahead and develop the country, just like what has happened in those countries which have and process minerals like Germany, Russia, Australia, America and so on. In Kenya, we have soda ash in Lake Magadi. The International Chemicals Limited had to construct a railway line from Konza all the way to Magadi, because they knew of the existence of soda deposits in Magadi. That railway line did not only benefit the residents living in Magadi, but also the people living along the railway line. It has also stimulated the coming up of what is now known as Konza City in Makueni and Machakos. We can, therefore, salute the presence of soda ash in Magadi which has prompted the growth of a magnificent city known as Konza. The same thing can happen if the oil discovered in Turkana and Isiolo and the geothermal in Olkaria can be properly exploited to the maximum. The same thing can also be used to stimulate economic development, infrastructure and create more employment opportunities. Communication can also be improved and as a result, the per capita income of the said area can go up. Using the multiplier effect, the per capita income of the country can go up. That is the reason why we need not shun this Report. It is important and the team has done very well. The Report has captured the local cases which we need to know and those which were not even known before. That kind of exposure has made even the Senate and the rest of the country know that there are some minerals and natural resources in the country that not many people knew about. Therefore, we need to move on and come up with proper legislation, so that people living in areas with those minerals can benefit. That is why we are discussing this Report. It is my hope that we will come up with proper legislation, so that people living in those areas and the country at large can enjoy. Kenya will be a rich producer of oil, for example. It will be like one of the OPEC countries and the benefits will be enormous. Therefore, we need to encourage exploitation and international companies to come and continue with prospecting for minerals. 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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