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    "content": "distribution of resources, there will be no reason to fight. Whenever there is unequal distribution of resources, cases of theft will increase. Even if we work so hard to reduce the level at which people go against the laws, some situations force Kenyans to break those laws. Democracy and human rights call for effective involvement of citizens in managing resources. The Constitution of Kenya recognizes the utilization of natural resources like oil and gas. If this Bill is passed and assented to, Kenyans will benefit from their local natural resources. We will also promote, sustain and develop good governance, transparency and accountability in public participation which is missing in several areas in this country. The people who are supposed to be involved meaningfully are left out when it comes to public participation. They do not even understand what citizen participation is all about. This Bill seeks to establish a board that will manage natural resources. If there is meaningful involvement, we will get the right people on board. This will ensure transparency and equity in terms of representation. I want to ask the Mover of this Bill to look at the people to be included in the board. I notice that there is no provision for people living with disabilities, yet they are marginalized. I heard a colleague saying that the youth also are missing. These people should be included so that there is harmony. If the youth and people living with disabilities will miss out, there will be conflict. People living with disabilities usually turn violent whenever they ask to be given what belongs to them and they are denied. So, it should come out clearly who the board members are. Will the board members come from the particular areas where the natural resources are? The local people must appreciate that the board consists of their own people who understand the issues that they face. If we just pick anybody simply because they have knowledge on natural resources, then we will have problems in terms of ownership of the organ that will look into the issues of natural resources. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, there is a framework on the extractive sector to the spirit of the supreme law which guarantees and entitles local communities to benefit from revenue from natural resources. When we align this with the modern principle, then it will align with the Constitution. The implementation will also be so smooth and everybody will appreciate this Bill. We will not have problems where we face claims that we were not consulted; we are not seeing the benefit or we do not want to be part of this because some people are not benefiting. I want to emphasize that if it is in line with the existing laws and the Constitution, we will not have problems and everybody will appreciate. With those few remarks, I support."
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