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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Elachi",
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        "legal_name": "Beatrice Elachi",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Bill. First of all, I thank the National Assembly for passing the Motion to ensure that we have a National Drought Management Authority. Today we are seeking to remove it from the order of the Executive and giving it a precise statute within the law, so that it can work better than what it is doing today. For about 50 years, we enjoyed good climate. At some point, Nairobi was referred to as “the Green City in the Sun.” As much as my brothers on the other side talk about areas that have a good potential for agriculture, I do not think that there is any area that has the best climate. Every part of this country is affected. Our forests have been depleted. Drought does not only exist in areas that have been marginalized for many years. Today, even the catchment areas in this country have the same challenge. Farmers are suffering because of climate change. Even if they plant their crops, some diseases clear them. Therefore, we need to support the Government in ensuring that while the United 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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