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    "id": 876194,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I think that Sen. Mwaruma is asking the Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources to get to the bottom of the matter dealing with the social aspect of the miners within the environment where they are working. The second point that must come out very clearly in this report is the benefits that accrue from mining, which is the economic element that must stand out when one wants to mine in any part of this country. The third element that must come out in that Statement is the environmental concern. We are aware that one of the biggest problems in this country is the environment. When I talk about the environment, I have the equipment and the chemicals being in used in that region in mind. That will help us to settle the debate on how human beings are affected by the chemicals used in that area. That includes the dust that comes from the mine and how it affects the lungs, the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system and the various parts of the body. It is an important part and that is why some of us were quick to make conclusions. Lungs get compromised too quickly, especially, in the miners’ situation. We need to protect these people and investigate their work conditions. This is a very important Statement and I support."
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