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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kanainza",
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        "legal_name": "Daisy Nyongesa Kanainza",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for catching my eye after standing for a very long time. I actually stand to support the Motion; that the national Government should take immediate steps to ensure that these regulations are in place so that this policy can work. The reason being that at the moment, Kenya has an increased use of electronic products and we produce more than 3,000 tonnes of electronic waste. At the same time, when we are trying to use this new type of technology, there is improper dumping of old gadgets. This is posing particularly health and environmental risks because of the toxins found in it. Looking at the way my colleagues have been talking, actually, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has failed to perform its duty to some extent. As we grew up, we enjoyed the fresh air and the beauty of a clean environment; but at the moment, almost all our towns and cities are suffering because of the improper disposal of waste products. We see people suffering from all types of diseases which have come into being. Our children especially suffer the most because of the new breathing complications that have arisen because of having an environment that is not conducive as a result of pollution. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, just to give some examples, Muthurwa Market here, where people buy vegetables and fruits at an affordable price, is stinking. People are just crowded in the same place, but we still go there to get our food. At the same time, the sewerage has not been done well; vehicles pass there every day and nobody is taking the initiative to correct the mess there. Talking of Donholm River; it is not brown or white in colour. The water that passes through that river is black and greasy. This Motion is 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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