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    "id": 654129,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Shaban",
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        "legal_name": "Naomi Namsi Shaban",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to second the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill, 2015. It is clear that we need to align all the statutes in this country to the Constitution. Article 11(3)(b) states that:- “(3) Parliament shall enact legislation to— (b) recognise and protect the ownership of indigenous seeds and plant varieties, their genetic and diverse characteristics and their use by the communities of Kenya.” To support that and to give more emphasis on the obligation in respect of the environment, Article 69 (1)(a) states: “(1) The State shall— (a) ensure sustainable exploitation, utilisation, management and conservation of the environment and natural resources, and ensure the equitable sharing of the accruing benefits”. Hon. Deputy Speaker, the same Article 69(1)(b), (e) and (h) state:- “(1) The State shall— (b) work to achieve and maintain a tree cover of at least ten percent of the land area of Kenya; (e) protect genetic resources and biological diversity; (h) utilise the environment and natural resources for the benefit of the people of Kenya.” This being a small amendment, it seeks to change the name of the resource centre, so that it can conform to what is in the Constitution. As we look at this, we know that agriculture has The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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