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    "id": 1161203,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1161203/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13188,
        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern on the World Metrological Day. Madam Deputy Speaker, the World Metrological Day takes place every 23rd March and commemorates the coming into force on 23rd March, 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Metrological Organisation. The day showcases the essential contribution of the National Metrological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and it is celebrated with activities around the world. Additionally, this day enlightens people on their role in protecting the earth’s atmosphere. The theme for this day reflects topical weather climate or water related issues. Specifically, this year’s theme turns the focus on the intensive weather patterns due to climate change. It is worth noting that climatic conditions propel people’s decisions and policymakers to behave in certain ways. Any predicted information on climate change, when disseminated in good time, helps farmers and people of all walks of life prepare themselves adequately for the future. For instance, when the condition is rainy or sunny, people will dress according to the state of the area. When travelling to a different location, proper prediction for the climate conditions will help in choosing the right wear. Knowledge of climate conditions in a region, on the other hand, will help farmers know when to till land and plant. This, in turn, provides important information for traders and middlemen in a region. This indicates the important role play by meteorologists in examining and planning the spread of extreme weather beforehand and offering advice accordingly. Madam Deputy Speaker, just to illustrate the silent role meteorologists play in the information they give, the Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department announced the patterns of rainfall in various parts of the country, hence alerting farmers to be ready for the planting season. Northern Kenya is predicted to remain dry until early April. This means no planting or harvesting of water will be there. This information enables the Government to make interventions where necessary, including giving incentives to farmers such as fertilizer, as well as advising farmers on times to harvest. As we celebrate this day, I wish to urge the national Government to invest more resources in the Meteorological Department in order to help in giving appropriate, predictable climate patterns and changes for Government interventions. Further, I urge the Government to deliberately ensure that the department is devolved and locals are trained in making appropriate predictions on the climate change in their counties. In conclusion, I also urge county governments to take necessary measures towards weather prediction to avoid any form of predictable disaster that may retrogress the economy of people in certain regions. Additionally, I also urge universities to consider the inclusion of climate change as a core unit in the curriculum of colleges and universities which will be useful in disseminating information on climate change effectively."
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