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    "id": 998670,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/998670/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Mbito",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Michael Maling'a Mbito",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the COVID-19 pandemic came at a time when the world least expected it. It halted every activity and plans. It reduced events to virtual space. Curfews, cessation of movements, lockdowns and restriction to access certain areas left most urban dwellers, especially in Nairobi, to find solace, strength and revitalize in the few available parks, gardens and forests, for instance, Karura Forest, Arboretum, Ngong Forest and Nairobi National Park, which attracted stricter measures to avoid overcrowding, which would risk the spread of the virus. Mr. Speaker, Sir, adequate protection and preservation of green spaces is essential, thus developing laws and policies that cushion them from degradation, human encroachment and plastic pollution is fundamental. The ban on plastic bags reduced the amount of plastic pollution in our green spaces, but single-use plastics are still a nightmare. Straws and plastic bottles still abound. However, the ban on these single-use plastics in greenspaces scheduled to officially take effect this month is an answered prayer that will see our greenspaces breathe again. Action for nature means taking all measures humanly possible to ensure greenspaces remain intact to serve present and future generations. It should not take another epidemic or pandemic like COVID-19 for us to realize how essential nature is to our daily lives. Therefore, during this time for nature, may we act for the environment, climate and the planet. Happy environment day and month! I thank you."
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