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    "id": 1093581,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sakaja",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "time, I think before 2018, the former Member of County Assembly (MCAs) whom we call “few ni few” has really been on this matter. There was an attempt to grab part of that land a long time ago. Those who attempted to do it started making threats to the lady. I hope you saw the iconic photo of her in the excavator hiding and saying that they must first go through her before they try to grab the wetland. I know the matter is before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). They found cartridges to make it look like a robbery but I think the truth behind it is plain for all to see. We must protect our environment and we must protect those who protect or fight for our environment. The consequences of not doing that can be seen in many countries that have lost a lot because of environmental degradation. I am sure the Petition will go to the Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources but the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations as well must put pressure on that investigation. Sen. Halake must be aware that the threats to the lady have been documented. In fact, she had taken photos and videos and shared them. It is almost clear – I cannot be prejudicial to say who did it – but we cannot let such a case go by because what will happen is that the impunity that will come out of this will move to other areas. That happened in some part of Nairobi and that was the MCA for Karura Ward. If you go to the top of Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and look around, you will see almost three ecological zones. You will see green towards the west of Nairobi then it starts becoming brown and there are no trees, I mean there is no cover. The effects of that can be seen in many areas. We need to protect our environment. Madam Temporary Speaker, in your guidance, I hope you will bring in the Committee on Natural Security, Defence and Foreign Relations because the DCI is under the purview of that committee. They should have a timeline by which they should respond to this matter. I thank Sen. Halake and also those who have petitioned. We must congratulate especially the ladies. We know what Wangari Maathai used to do and she went through so much threats including her hair being pulled out. We have people like Paula Kahumbu, Esther Mwikali, Rabia Hawa, Elizabeth Gitari, Caroline Patita Akshay and Phyllis Omido. We must recognize these people. These are the people who should be getting Head of State commendations for the work they are doing on the environment because, and I will repeat, we do not inherit the environment from our ancestors but we borrow it from our children. I thank you."
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