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"content": " Hon. Ogesi Member for Vihiga."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to add my voice to this important Bill. From the outset, let me start by congratulating Hon. Irene Mayaka for the good job. Taking a historical perspective, in the last Parliament we had a proposal on the same. However, that proposal by Hon. Kirima was to ban the growing of this tree. I am backing this amendment Bill because it is talking about banning planting of this tree in specific areas, especially along rivers. This tree is known to be very unfriendly, even to other plants around it. I want to join my colleagues who have already stated facts about this tree in commenting about it. Where I come from in Maragoli, Vihiga, when we were doing reforestation of the Maragoli Forest the colonialists told us to abandon all our indigenous trees in favour of the new varieties. We saw the consequence of doing that. Right now, we are struggling to reforest. We are now telling people to go back to their indigenous trees. On the advantages and disadvantages, this tree has the advantage of growing very fast for commercial purposes. In fact, in my constituency, we have unique cases of people planting eucalyptus so that they can harvest them and sell in the market. Unfortunately, in the process they end up destroying their shamba. They do not grow any crop. When I was reading this Bill - I wish there was still time – I noticed that you will find a case of a neighbour planting this tree along a common border. What happens is that he affects the neighbour's growth of plants. I wish we have a provision where before one grows this tree his neighbour consents because of its harmful effects. Of course, its commercial value is known. I urge that this tree… We have enough land in this Republic. We can grow the tree for commercial purposes on a big plantation elsewhere. I support this amendment totally. I wish the Mover can include an element of what I have talked about our neighbours. If they plant eucalyptus tree next to you, it will affect you in the same way it will affect them. I support."
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"content": " Hon. Member for Imenti South. He will be followed by Hon. Nyenze then the Member of Parliament for Kajiado North in that order, please."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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"content": " Is Madam Nyenze in the House? Where is she? I cannot see her. Oh yes, okay. Proceed."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute on this Bill. I will commence by thanking Hon. Irene Mayaka for this noble Bill that is long overdue. The objective of this Bill is to protect future generations through controlled planting of eucalyptus trees. The Bill seeks to regulate the private planting of eucalyptus trees haphazardly. Second, the Bill proposes the uprooting of eucalyptus trees that are already planted in water catchment areas. We need to prohibit the planting of eucalyptus trees along rivers, lakes, seas, and wetlands. In the case of South Imenti – where I come from and represent the people – we have farms along rivers that are at a high risk of drying up. We need to reclaim the wetland areas for cultivation purposes. The effects of eucalyptus are many. It absorbs a lot of water from the ground thus consuming a lot of water from rivers. Eucalyptus is characterised by extensive roots that absorb a lot of water. A case study in South Imenti has indicated that there is a decline in water percentage in the wetlands. It has also been found that where eucalyptus trees have been planted, the ecosystem is disrupted. There is a lot of soil degradation in areas where we have eucalyptus trees because the leaves from the trees litter the ground and change the chemistry of the soil."
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"content": "The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "The eucalyptus trees also affect other indigenous species. That means that they have a lot of effects on other trees in a given area. It has also been found that where eucalyptus trees have been cut, there is a lot of soil erosion. We are not condemning the eucalyptus trees. We are seeking control of its planting and the elimination of the trees in water catchment areas. Eucalyptus trees are important, especially on provision of firewood and timber. Most of the tea factories, especially where I come from, depend on the eucalyptus trees. I suggest that eucalyptus be planted in the dry areas where there is no competition for water. So, regardless of the fact that it is medicinal and we get a lot of firewood and timber from it, I support the Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill to clear the eucalyptus trees from these areas. So, I support the amendment of this Bill. It is long overdue."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. Let me take this opportunity to also congratulate my colleague, Hon. Irene Mayaka, for coming up with this Motion on the Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill. Eucalyptus has many advantages. My colleagues have talked about it being used as a medicinal tree. It is also used for commercial purposes. It grows and matures very fast, therefore, it is a very good commercial plant for timber and firewood. However, it also has its disadvantages and that is why the Mover of the Motion has proposed the amendment. The tree has a very high transpiration rate. That is why it makes soil to dry and lose its fertility. It is also incompatible with preservation of diversity. That is why the Bill talks about controlling the growth of the plant, especially near water catchment areas. The concerned ministry should advise Kenyans accordingly, because when this tree was introduced from South Africa, it was said that it was a very fast-growing tree and that it would really be very beneficial, especially as a commercial plant. Many people planted it because it grows very fast and also makes an area very green, especially arid areas. The concerned ministry should conduct research and find a replacement to this one tree. I remember in some parts of the arid areas of Kenya, a plant known as Mathenge was planted and it was said it would improve the area by making the environment green but eventually its disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Research should be done so that we can know what tree will replace eucalyptus. The research will also enable us know the best tree to grow in semi-arid and arid areas. Since the Government has a plan of growing over 15 billion trees, I suggest that we start removing eucalyptus from riparian areas and replace them with the right plant which would actually preserved water in and around those areas. This would also go a long way in improving our environment, ensuring that Kenya can grow good crops, and ensure we move from food insufficiency to having enough food in our country. The right research should be done, so that we plant and replace with the right plants. Otherwise, Hon. Temporary Speaker, I support. Thank you."
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