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    "id": 1517509,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Munyi Mundigi",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and National Resources regarding the dangers posed by the use of asbestos roofing in various schools in Embu County. On 28th August, 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry directed the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to remove the asbestos roofing from schools and other private facilities citing public health safety concerns. The Cabinet Secretary directed that all public institutions should remove asbestos roofing from their buildings within three months and dispose of them in line with the NEMA guidance. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Explain the measures the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has put in place to ensure the removal of all asbestos roofing in Kanja Secondary School, Kiagongi Secondary School, Kieni Girls High School, and the Gichera Primary School in Runyenjes Constituency; Nyangwa Boys Secondary School and the Queen of Peace Wango Secondary School in Mbeere, South Constituency, and Kameo Secondary School in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County; and, (2) rovide timelines established by the Ministry, within which the asbestos roofing in these schools should be replaced to protect the students, teachers and other employees from the dangers associated with asbestos, such as the risk of cancer. I thank you."
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