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    "id": 852732,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwaruma",
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        "id": 13223,
        "legal_name": "Johnes Mwashushe Mwaruma",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order No.48(1), I rise to seek a Statement from the Committee on and Environment and Natural Resources on the division of revenue obtained from mining in Taita-Taveta County between the County government and the national Government. In the Statement the Committee should- (1) State the economic value of the minerals that are found in Taita-Taveta County, indicating the total income from mining activities in Taita-Taveta County for the last three years. (2) State whether the income received from mining in Taita-Taveta County is directed to the national Exchequer as required by the Mining Act. (3) Table a report indicating the ratio of income between the national Government, the county government and the community, and indicate whether the sharing complies with Section 183(5) of the Mining Act. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Mining Act clearly stipulates the revenue sharing or royalties between the national Government, county governments and communities. There are a lot of mining activities in Kenya, whether in Athi River where cement is mined; Elgeyo-Marakwet County where fluorspar is mined; Magadi or Taita-Taveta where there is a lot of green and ruby red granite; Kwale where there is titanium; or Nandi County where there is a lot of gold. The law stipulates that there shall be revenue sharing between the national Government and counties. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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