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    "id": 1151834,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1151834/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. From the onset, I want to commence by saying that this Sustainable Waste Management Bill is long overdue. One of the biggest challenges especially to growth of our cities, towns and centres has been how to manage waste management and the issue of solid waste management across our counties. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the biggest challenge even here in Nairobi City County being the capital city, for over the years, has been how to manage waste. If waste is not managed properly, it can become hazardous to public health. If we manage it well, it can be a source of income and employment. If you look at Dandora Dumpsite, it continues to be a source of many livelihoods of the young men and women around Dandora in this city. Similarly, when you go to any centre, be it Nandi County where I come from, Mombasa City County, Kisumu City or West Pokot in Kapenguria, the biggest challenge has been how to harness and manage the issues of waste. Under Article 43 of the Constitution, every Kenyan should have access to clean water and good environment. Therefore, we cannot talk about fundamental protection and environmental sustainability if we cannot manage issues of waste."
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