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    "speaker_name": "Nominate, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Jackson Kosgei",
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    "content": "on the thematic area of climate change. I wish to congratulate these great Kenyans who have been recommended by the Committee to be approved by this House this afternoon because of the knowledge that they have already demonstrated in this field of climate change. At the outset, I begin by supporting the Motion. Among the things that are a threat to human existence is climate change. The Committee running this particular Council must have the knowledge and capacity because they enjoy the support of the top national leadership in Kenya as well as the international concern. Climate change, in simple terms, refers to the long- term effects on our environment due to temperatures that are changing and weather patterns. Sometimes, scientists tell us that some of the causes are natural due to variation in what they call the Solar Cycle. The reason we have the National Council is because we cannot manage the natural path. However, we can manage the human drivers. Since 1800, due to industrial revolution, human activities have been the main drivers in the climate change due to primarily burning of fossils. This is human. The destruction of environment by falling trees and interfering with our ecosystem requires great knowledge and intervention by humans, hence this is timely. As a country, it is very important that we pay attention as to who becomes a member of this particular Council. I wish to thank the Committee for doing a thorough job. They have presented to this House how they did it. Indeed, they followed the law. Kenya should, therefore, heed… I do not wish to belabour what the other speakers have said. I want to draw the attention of the House to the recommendation made by the Chairperson concerning exploitation of our natural resources underneath. We have too many mineral deposits in this country. We need to give serious attention to the mining industry in this country so that we do not leave it to the multinationals who have come to ask for licenses to exploit our natural resources. This House should pay attention to that because it adds more to our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). I beg to support the Motion. Thank you."
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