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    "id": 83173,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Prof. Kamar",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Margaret Jepkoech Kamar",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is a very important question because we have had areas where prospectors have been issued with licences and we have seen conflicts between the communities and the prospectors. As I said earlier on, the best protection for our communities is about to be reflected in the new revision of the Mining and Minerals Act. Currently, the communities do not get the proceeds because by law, it is the property of the Government. However, in the new Constitution, and that is why we are in a hurry to get this Bill through Parliament, once that is done, it will be stipulated clearly in the law how much will go to the communities. I can only assure Kenyans that since the Bill will be brought to this House, let us wait because we have been patient for a very long time without exploring minerals. We will benefit from this Bill together."
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