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    "id": 382911,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o",
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        "legal_name": "Peter Anyang' Nyong'o",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will speak very briefly so that most Senators can also have an opportunity to speak to this Motion. I just want to say a few things in support of the Motion. In line with what Sen. Ndiema has said, if we do not protect our water resources, we, as a nation, stand to lose a lot. I have seen how fishing in Lake Victoria has been affected by pollution, not just by the presence of hyacinth in the lake but by the quality of water in the lake for that matter. Quite a number of fish species have either disappeared or gone down drastically. The cost of fish to the consumer has gone up because of diminishing supply. Therefore, I believe that managing our water resources is extremely important to this economy. However, more importantly is the need to take urgent steps as the Mover of the Motion has said. If you remember very well, the Nairobi River was at one point almost dying in the sense that during drought, the water was very little whereas during rainy seasons, it would flood and become a health hazard to the City of Nairobi. When the late hon. John Michuki was the Minister for Environment and Mineral Resources, characteristic of him, he did not just talk. He took drastic steps to start reclaiming the Nairobi River and making sure that this becomes a sight of attraction rather than a sight of shame. What he did should be emulated in conserving and improving other water resources in our country. Action is much better than mere words. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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