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    "content": "sure that we do not introduce germs into the environment without appreciating the full consequences. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is important that while we are looking at international law that governs these issues, that we also look at the local laws and regulations that govern the introduction of germs or new plants into the country. I have in mind the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS). This is a body that makes sure that there are no new plants which are introduced in the country without studying the consequences of such a move. This is one of the institutions in this country that we might have to invest in and strengthen. We need to safeguard our capacity to introduce plants that we do not know. This Motion has come at the right time. We need to be very concerned and use every ingenuity and knowhow that we have to ensure that these mistakes are not continuously repeated because we know the consequences are far reaching. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, obviously, there will be some research done to try and draw some usefulness out of this plant. Again, we know that research is a very expensive exercise. Therefore, this will take time but it is not all about time. We should not give up on this aspect. It is important that we look at some useful value from this plant that was introduced but caused devastation. We know that there is always hope in any research. It is important that we encourage research and try and find something useful from this otherwise devastating plant. The important thing is that this country must be careful with such new phenomenons. We must act on legislation that safeguards our country from foreign elements like the introduction of these plants. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with that contribution, I wish to support this Motion that the Government actually starts to pay special attention and takes remedial action to remove some of these destructive plants. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir."
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