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    "id": 1062599,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1062599/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Luanda, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Christopher Omulele",
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Omulele",
        "slug": "christopher-omulele"
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    "content": "the environment; further aware that deforestation is one of the main contributors to climate change; noting that Kenya has not been spared by the effects of global warming and climate change as a result of deforestation amongst other aspects; also aware that the road network in the country currently stands at approximately 177,800 kilometres, at a development rate of 600 kilometres per annum; deeply concerned that there has been a persistent destruction of trees and vegetation along the road reserves and road sides during road construction leading to adverse effects on the ecosystem; cognisant that studies have shown that benefits accumulated from road side tree planting include better soil formation due to shedding of dead leaves, increased water quality by reducing sediment flow, reduced erosion, road beautification, flood control as trees slow and absorb water runoff, wind breaking, providing important pollinator habitats, improving people’s health and protecting crops; now therefore, this House resolves that the Government introduces a component of tree planting in all road network designs and also makes it compulsory for road contractors to replace any tree harvested during road construction upon completion of the project."
}