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    "id": 1517341,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mariam Omar",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support this Bill; whose author is Sen. Abdul Haji. It is our responsibility to ensure a sustainable environment for our generations. It is up to us protect our natural resources, safeguard and mitigate the effects of the climate change. The Bill is promoting afforestation and reafforestation in Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASALs) in counties. In this scenario, Mandera County has engaged in planting trees. We have employed almost 1,500 women which has created jobs for them to plant and sustain the trees. We have conducted tree planting to prevent encroachment on the road. This is to also let people know the importance of tree planting which also creates income through carbon credits. In Clause 2 (b), the Bill formulates and implements a plan for sourcing the tree seeds and seedlings that are suitable for the environment and the climate condition in various parts of the country. In this scenario, we need a specialist to do that because some trees which grow in certain counties may not do well in others. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it also establishes at least one tree nursery in each of the 47 counties so that our people can get seedlings and plant trees everywhere. The Bill is specific for tree planting in public schools, but we also need private land. We have to also encourage the private sector also do tree planting."
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