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    "id": 710987,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/710987/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Maanzo",
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Kitonga Maanzo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support the ratification of this very important Motion. This will form part of the international law, in the international regime and it is part of the protection of the environment in which we reside. Kenya is part of the global village. What happens in Kenya affects other countries in terms of the environment. What happens to our neighbours in terms of the environment also affects Kenya. Research has shown that the globe is warming. Further research has shown that though the globe initially looked like a round ball, it is twisting because of volcanicity. That is part of the reason we did not receive rains in good time. Therefore, mitigating climate change is very important, especially for matters where we can participate as a country. In part of the Articles in this international law or agreement, there is indication of tree planting. When you plant trees in the rest of the world and even in parts of Kenya where forest cover is good, there should be a policy to guide it. I believe there is a policy in place and it is only that it is not being implemented well, probably at times because of budgetary constraints. Also, when we came up with the new Constitution and devolution, it is not clear who is responsible for what and who is in charge of national forests and who is in charge of county forests. There has been a lot of confusion and in the process, because of corruption in some parts, tree harvesting is happening without a proper policy, even when the trees are not mature enough and even when there is no method of replacing them. I think we now need to move as a nation, once we ratify this, to have a serious policy where planting of trees happens every season and time. Also, there should be proper research to make sure that we have trees which survive in harsh climatic conditions like in the case of Makueni. Not every tree can survive there, but there is natural vegetation which can grow without much watering and without much preparation in its natural conditions. Researches of that nature should be sponsored. One of the main issues in the world is that of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). As such, we could develop plants which survive harsh conditions. One of the issues was the Mathenge plant which became very injurious to animals and people. Animals who chewed it lost their teeth and some even lost their lives. 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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