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    "id": 663025,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/663025/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 171,
        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.45(2)(b). I beg to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Land and Natural Resources concerning the mining of ballast by China Overseas Engineering Group Company Limited (COVEC) in Vihiga County. In the Statement, the Chairperson should explain if:- (1) The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) undertook an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and if so, what were the results. (2) The steps undertaken by the Government to address the concerns of the residents of South Maragoli in relation to the negative impact of the project to the community and infrastructure. The specific concerns include; (a) Rehabilitation of the local road network; (b) The ongoing water project; and (c) The fate of the resultant dam. (1) The specific Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) benefits to the locals of Vihiga County and in particular those of South Maragoli Ward, considering that the project involves the construction of the Kakamega-Webuye Road. (2) If the agreement is adequate for the project, given its magnitude and the impact, and if the community was involved in drawing the agreement. Thank you."
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