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    "id": 1214487,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wambua",
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        "legal_name": "Enoch Kiio Wambua",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on the afforestation programme in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Expound on the National Government Policy for afforestation in arid and semi-arid (ASAL) areas with regard to the realization of the set minimum 10 per cent forest cover in the country as provided for in the Constitution. (2) State the current national forest cover, noting efforts by the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) that were intended at raising the forest cover to 10 per cent by 2022 in line with the National Forest Program. (3) Inform the Senate how many trees have been planted since the launch of the afforestation initiative by the Government in 2018 against the intended target of 1.8 million trees. (4) Spell-out the strategic interventions put in place by Government to produce 1.8 million quality and sustainable tree seedlings for purposes of increasing the tree cover. (5) Elucidate on the actions being taken by the Government to increase public awareness, education and sensitization on tree growing across the country. (6) Elaborate on the measures put in place by the Government to ensure that Kenyans benefit from carbon credits through the afforestation initiatives being undertaken across the country. I thank you."
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