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    "content": "regulate them and make sure that we bring a Bill here which will make sure that in all the county governments and all the sites, this machine is available so that whatever is taken there is separated so that plastics can be re-used. We should identify what can be used as fertilizer and biogas. The rest should be disposed of in a very scientific way. As Sen. G.G. Kariuki said, if this Motion was given to the Committee on Agriculture, Land and Natural Resources, they would have referred it to NEMA and the concerned Ministries who would have given us some feedback. We would actually know what plans they have to make sure that they undertake this activity. It is just two weeks ago that we discussed about the discharge of waste into Nairobi River and the rest of the rivers. The Committee on Health, Labour and Social Welfare actually went to the field and I am sure some action is being taken. We do not know exactly what action they are taking. This Motion has come at the right time. This situation does not only obtain in Nairobi, but if you go to Kisumu and the other urban centres, the dumping sites are very dangerous areas because the gangs have now made it a no go zone. They are charging fees just like in the matatu industry. Before you dispose of any waste in Mombasa, you must pay a certain group of people. These are illegal gangs who levy fees but do not pay any tax. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a wake-up call to the county governments. They should take up these issues so that they can invest in waste disposal machineries that can actually crush the waste. The by-products range from fertilizer and recycled plastics. Therefore, I want to thank the Mover of this Motion. What we now need to do is bring a Bill to make sure that the county governments can enforce the rules. Thank you."
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