{"id":1368660,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1368660/?format=json","text_counter":235,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kitutu Masaba, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Clive Gisairo","speaker":null,"content":"On issues to do with environment, we now have NG-CDF to look into climate mitigation which is a global phenomenon. We shall allocate more resources, through NG-CDF, to mitigate climate change challenges being faced globally. Our committees shall see how best to address these issues at the constituency levels. The NG-CDF is the only fund that can be seen to work at the grassroots level. In my constituency, children are now able to have quality classrooms. Some have never seen a classroom with tiles or ceiling boards, but this has been achieved now through NG-CDF. Infrastructure does not only include classrooms. Through NG-CDF committees, we will have sports fields that are well levelled and up to standard to allow talent-building for our children in schools. Hon. Deputy Speaker, when we build classrooms, we support a child who is brainy and talented academically. What about the child who is talented in other areas like sports? Through the NG-CDF, the fields are able to be done and sports arena in schools can be upgraded to ensure that children build their talents. The NG-CDF must be protected. We thank the leadership of this House for having come up with a Bill that ensures the future of the NG-CDF is protected and our children are going to have a better chance, infrastructure and environment for them to grow and succeed in their future lives and careers. I support this amendment Bill."}