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    "id": 583362,
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    "speaker_name": "The Speaker (Hon. Ethuro)",
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    "content": "Order, Members! I have a Petition to the Senate by the residents of Taru Location, Kinango Sub-county, Kwale County, on the heavy blasting and dust from a quarry near Taru Trading Centre. We, the undersigned residents of Taru Location, Kinango Sub-Location, Kwale County, wish to draw the attention of the Senate to the following: 1. THAT, we are aware that pursuant to Article 42 of the Constitution, every person has a right to a clean and healthy environment, including the right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations through legislative and other measures. 2. THAT, there are quarrying activities being undertaken at a quarry near Taru Trading Centre which are adversely affecting residents of the area due to negative physical, health and environmental impact resulting from the activities. 3. THAT, due to the quarrying activities:- a) almost all buildings in Taru Location have developed cracks and if the activities continue, the damages will be irreparable; b) there is a lot of dust which has led to upper respiratory tract infections and eye problems to the residents; and, c) the residents of Taru Location have developed ear problems due to the noise pollution and the ecosystem has also been negatively affected. 4. THAT, we do here confirm that efforts have been made to address the matter with the Kwale County Government, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the involved company and have failed to give satisfactory responses. 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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