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    "id": 778669,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/778669/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kanga’ta",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1826,
        "legal_name": "Irungu Kang'ata",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I bring another Petition which was received on 28th February, 2018. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 224(3) to present a Petition on behalf of the residents of Maragwa, Kandara, Kigumo and Gatanga Constituencies in Murang’a County. A sanitary landfill has been proposed to be located at a place called Mitubiri, in Maragua sub-county of Murang’a County, occupying 19.5 hectares. The said project is situated in a place which is largely agricultural and in a fast developing area due to its proximity to Thika and Kenol Towns. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the project is intended to be a dumping site for waste from the five counties of Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Murang’a and Machakos. Although the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Murang’a County Government has dismissed claims that it was involved in the planning of this project. Area residents have raised concerns that the project may turn our county into a dumpsite and, therefore, affect ground water and pollute the soil. Landfills have the potential to cause serious health problems to human beings, including bringing hazardous elements like lead, mercury and cadmium. 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."
}