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    "id": 675124,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Mathenge",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 77,
        "legal_name": "Esther Murugi Mathenge",
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    "content": "Hon. Deputy Speaker, on behalf of Nyeri Town Constituency, I present the following Petition on use of asbestos as roofing material. I, the undersigned, on behalf of concerned residents of Nyeri Town Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following:- THAT, shelter is one of the basics of human needs as it provides us with a sense of security and a place where we can get the warmth we need, grow old with our loved ones and stay comfortable while enjoying life; THAT, the quality of roofing used in housing is important as it guarantees dwellers protection, good and healthy living, while in some cases roofs are used for rain water harvesting; THAT, Article 42 of the Constitution recognizes the right of every Kenyan to a clean and healthy environment, which includes the right to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations, through legislation and other channels; THAT, the residents of Blue Valley Estate in Nyeri Town have for decades lived in houses with asbestos roofing material due to its components of versatility and resistance to heat transfer that makes it readily usable for insulation in cold areas; THAT, recent research has revealed that exposure to asbestos is hazardous to human health and can cause an aggressive cancer called “ Mesothelioma ” which affects the membrane lining of the lungs and abdomen and presents symptoms similar to those of respiratory illnesses; 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."
}