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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Wherefore, your humble petitioners pray that the Senate investigates this matter and makes appropriate recommendations thereon, with a view to- (a) ensuring that the rights of workers at the firm are respected, that the local community benefits from extraction of gold in their area and that if found culpable of breaches of law or other malpractices, action is taken against the directors of the firm; and, (b) Ensuring that appropriate regulations and guidelines are put in place, giving effect to the Mining Act, with regard to managing relations between extractive firms and local communities, including in decision-making on matters affecting them. Mr. Speaker Sir, there are Senators here from regions where natural resources are extracted. If you go to Chemase, you will find a classical strategy used by miners purporting to be the owners of the land. There is a person by the name Kibor arap Cheseret who has lost his hearing ability and is a frustrated man. The people of Chemase have been suffering. The only CSR that Karebe Gold Mining Company has done is to build toilets. I do not think that is appropriate because it is shameful. They have even come to see for themselves. That is why the Senate is important in this country. They decided that the only way their prayers can be looked into and if they want to get legal remedy is by petitioning the Senate. The committee that this Petition will be referred to should handle it expeditiously. The natural resources that are extracted in this country should benefit the local communities. Before we discuss about going to the national or county governments, we must ensure that the rights of individuals that come from those areas are protected. Finally, we should use the Karebe Gold Mining Company in Chemase Sub-county as a classical example to ensure that our people get rightfully what is theirs according to Article 43 on economic and social rights. When the people of Chemelil, Chemase and Nandi get the opportunity, they will always remember the Senate and pray for it so that it continues to do its work. Mr. Speaker, Sir, because of time, since Members are interested in this matter, allow me to end there. I thank you."
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