24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to read a Petition regarding human-wildlife conflict in Kibwezi West.
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
I, the undersigned, on behalf of the residents of Kibwezi West Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following:
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution assigns the responsibility of protection of the environment and natural resources to the national Government;
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, in the recent past, residents of Kikumbulyu North, Nguumo and Makindu wards of Kibwezi West Constituency have experienced an increase in cases of human-wildlife conflict leading to loss of human lives, livestock and destruction of crops and property;
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the numerous cases of human-wildlife conflict have been reported to the relevant authorities for purposes of compensation and the victims are yet to be compensated;
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the Chyulu Hills National Park shares an unfenced border with Nguumo and Makindu wards and animals often stray into human settlements, including schools located within wards such as Kari-Mwailu and Kanani primary schools among others;
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, further, the ward borders River Athi from Kiaoni, Ithumula and Kanyungu villages which are frequently invaded by hippos, elephants and crocodiles;
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, learning in several schools within those villages has since been paralysed at times due to invasion by the said hippos, elephants and crocodiles;
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the residents have sought to meet with the management of Chyulu Hills National Park to reach an amicable solution but have never been successful;
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24 Oct 2018 in National Assembly:
THAT, the issues in respect of which this Petition is made are not pending before any court of law, constitutional or statutory body.
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