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    "id": 836399,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kasipul, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Charles Ong’ondo",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Charles Ong'ondo Were",
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    "content": "issues which the complainants and LDKL raised to support the undertaking during the presentation in the Committee. For example, both entities tried to convince the Committee how they have invested billions. They even indicated how much they are remitting to the Exchequer, but we looked into several factors apart from economical human life. That is why the recommendations were against the LDKL. During our investigations, we went to the said areas during the wee hours of the night because they were releasing the smell at night. One of the interesting things which was raised by Erdermann is that some young expectant women miscarried. During the visit, when we reached the LDKL, it was a surprise. Almost up to seven pregnant ladies were at the reception as a confirmation that the chemicals were not very much effective. What a coincidence that during the visit the same is said. That notwithstanding, we had very serious issues with NEMA. The NEMA must have been doing some things with LDKL because why close the factory and reopen it? Were the conditions for licensing followed? The issues on NEMA can even be extended beyond the investigation in Athi River. Recently, they even invited us in Kampala for a regional waste management conference. About four Members of Parliament went to Kampala and surprisingly, the inviting entity was absent. We were taken through a process of waste management in Uganda and I noted that in this republic where we have NEMA, very little is being done, including proposals of good legislation, for waste management. So, in our recommendations, we think something should be done, including the worst part of it in investigating NEMA so that we can be assisted to maintain our environment. Quite a number of citizens are ignorant even in other areas of waste management. There is lack of education on proper ways of waste management which brings serious health hazards to the republic. I wish the House adopts this Report in totality so that it serves as an example to any other legal entity which might be polluting the environment and which might also not be following the set standards and regulations. In extension from Athi River, you even saw issues in Mombasa. Pollution is being done up to the sea. The NEMA is doing nothing. When a meeting is called, they only claim lack of capacity. What capacity or talent yet it is well staffed? I stop by supporting the Report and its adoption in totality."
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