{"id":744352,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/744352/?format=json","text_counter":30,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kagwe","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":229,"legal_name":"Mutahi Kagwe","slug":"mutahi-kagwe"},"content":"Mr. Speaker, Sir, I applaud the answer given by the Chairman. However, the most important aspect that has been raised and that applies to the rest of the counties in Kenya and, indeed, many towns, is the issue of noise pollution. It is very clear that a lot of us are suffering. If you recall, there was a period when in the Eastlands part of the city, bars and social amenities were opened next to schools. These days, children have a problem doing their homework at night because of the level of noise that is present in many places. A civilized nation must begin to think about the social behaviour and environment in which we live. The quality of life must include a certain modicum of behaviour where a person expects to be safe in his or her house and not to be exposed to unnecessary noise by people who are around and do not care. The noise does not only come from bars; it also comes from religious associations especially on Sunday morning. Religious organisations, both Christians and Muslim, are"}