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    "id": 1558292,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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    "content": "The lack of structured approach to foresight, however, risks us passing legislation that may become obsolete in the short run and failing in our duty to protect future generations. We may overlook warning signs that could protect our economy, environment and our people. Ultimately, we risk governing reactively instead of proactively. I, therefore, propose the following concrete steps to embed foresights and anticipatory governance in the Senate- (1) Amendment of the Senate Standing Orders to formally recognise foresight as a core component of legislative process. (2) Capacity building of all Senate committees through technical training in foresight and methodologies, including horizon scanning, system thinking and scenarios development. (3) Strengthening the Senate Future Caucus with adequate technical support to research and coordinate foresight approach across committees. (4) Enhance the role of the SLO to conduct future-oriented research and policy analysis. (5) Training of Senate staff across relevant departments to institutionalise futures thinking and subsequently improve support of Members of this House. (6) Drafting of legislation in this House with due consideration paid to intergeneration fairness as well as mandating pre-legislative and post-legislative scrutiny with a foresight approach. This is not just about procedural refinement. It is a paradigm shift. It is a necessary transition from reactive transitional leadership to proactive and value-based governance. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senate of Kenya must lead foresight to safeguard the future of this Republic and the inherent of Kenya’s future generation. I, therefore, urge all hon. Senators to support this agenda, not just for us, but for the generations whose voices are yet to be heard; the Kenyans of tomorrow. I thank you."
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