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    "id": 554257,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like to support and appreciate the work that was done by this Committee especially within such a short time. They were able to put their issues together quickly and make a resolution. The report is very clear and very well articulated because it gives the position of the National Assembly, the Senate and the amalgamated position. It is also important to note that there was public participation. Therefore, the views of the public have been taken on board. I would like to congratulate Sen. Kivuti and Hon. Amina, who were the Chair and Vice Chair, respectively. As Sen. Obure said, this is the way mediation committees should go. It is about the benefit that goes out there to Kenyans. It is not about the competition or the differences between the two Houses. It was very clear from the beginning that they had specific clauses which they needed to look at; that is, Clause 10, 20, 23 and 25. For each of this, they have been able to find a position. For example, for Clause 10, the agreement is that the Attorney-General will be a member of this Board. Clause 20 stipulates that it is important to have somebody with demonstrated competence who will be appointed from the Council of Governors to the Board. They have also articulated in their report that they loop in the county governments. Therefore, they replaced one person who was nominated previously from a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) to one from the county government. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, also the consensus that they were able to achieve at both Clause 23 and 25 enabled them to think about a time span that is going to be realistic in terms of coming up with plans and with the way they are going to be articulated. For example, within two years the authority is going to come up with an action plan. They have given themselves sufficient time and I am sure with the right representation, the right plans will be brought on board to further ensure that the mandate for which the Committee was put in place is working. The Act itself will be very important in serving Kenyans. Lastly, they have also ensured that a report will go to the Cabinet Secretary. This will be important for incorporation into the National Environment Action Plan, not only at the county level but also at the national level. As I wind up, I wish to congratulate the Committee and wish that we continue in this light. We are in a bicameral system and that 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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