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    "id": 590536,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will definitely agree with me that the issue raised by Sen. Wetangula is a substantive matter and, therefore, cannot be supplementary to this particular question. The distinguished Senator for Bungoma, my elder brother, should put that question and we will get him answers from the Ministry because it is not related to this at all. Similarly, Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. Musila made very serious allegation – particularly for those of us who are concerned about conservation of our forests and environment – regarding charcoal burning in his area. He should be advised to request for a statement and the Committee will be more than willing to visit the place. However, the question about who issues permits for charcoal production is irrelevant. We all know that that is a devolved function. It is the county governments that are supposed to issue such particular permits, probably, in consultations with the Forest Department. That is a devolved function and, therefore, county governments should take responsibility fully. Regarding the issue raised by Sen. Murkomen for Elgeyo-Marakwet, I think he is better placed to answer that question because he is squarely in Government. We have been pushing the Government on the issue of resources."
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