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    "id": 84721,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/84721/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dr. Wekesa",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Forestry and Wildlife",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 209,
        "legal_name": "Noah Mahalang'ang'a Wekesa",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The names and numbers of people killed and injured by wild animals in Samburu East District in the last five years and the action taken in each case is as per attached table. (b) The names and numbers of people compensated and amounts paid are also as per the attached table. (c) The Government has put in place several measures to deal with human- wildlife conflict in the areas as follows: (i) A senior warden to deal with issues of human-wildlife conflict as well as overall oversight on all issues of wildlife conservation and management is permanently stationed in Samburu District. (ii) A contingent of 40 rangers is stationed in Maralal for both problem animal control and security patrols. (iii) We provided four vehicles to carry out such duties. (iv) Patrols are done on regular basis in the following areas: Lesuk, KerImon, Sugtamama, Baawa and Poroo and Kisima areas. (v) Community sensitization meetings were held on 23rd May, at Baragoi and South Horr. On 9th and 10th of April this year, meetings were held at Westgate. On 11th April, this year, we had a meeting at Ngaroni. On 18th March, this year, there was a sentization meeting at Kerimon. (vi) Community involvement has been enhanced through launching of Warrior Watch Initiative which comprises 130 morans from Westgate community who have been sensitized on wildlife conservation issues. These morans are engaged actively as wildlife security scouts and they also sensitize their community in wildlife conservation matters. Training of these scouts has been undertaken."
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