{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=137725","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=137723","results":[{"id":1393651,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393651/?format=json","text_counter":81,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lemaletian","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to make a Statement on the issue of a general topical concern on the efforts made to address the pressing issue of waste management through the development and implementation of a vibrant circular economy. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Kenya generates over 8 million metric tonnes of waste annually. This calls for adaption of innovative approaches to transform waste into valuable raw materials for industrial production, in order to mitigate environmental degradation and promoting sustainable development. The benefits of a circular economy cannot be gainsaid, as it cuts on waste and reduces---"},{"id":1393652,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393652/?format=json","text_counter":82,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Sen. Dullo and Sen. Abdul Haji consulted loudly)"},{"id":1393653,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393653/?format=json","text_counter":83,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lemaletian","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1393654,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393654/?format=json","text_counter":84,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lemaletian","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am being distracted by my two colleagues."},{"id":1393655,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393655/?format=json","text_counter":85,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Order, Sen. Abdul Haji and Sen. Dullo. May the Senator be heard in silence! No funny gestures. Allow the Senator to make her Statement. Proceed, Senator."},{"id":1393656,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393656/?format=json","text_counter":86,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lemaletian","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Speaker Sir, the benefits of a circular economy cannot be gainsaid as it cuts on waste and reduces carbon emissions. Products are kept in use for as long as possible through sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling. As we embark on this transformative journey, it is crucial to ensure that these benefits are equitably distributed across all segments in the society. This can be achieved by conducting a thorough gender and general demographic analysis at each stage of the value chain involved in the transformation process. Further, disaggregating the data will also help in identifying and addressing any disparities, if any, in the accessibility of opportunities by both men and women during the process. In order to maximize the impact of our waste management efforts, it is essential to decentralize the circular economy and engage communities at the grassroots level, indicating participation by the ward and benefits to be derived from the waste management process."},{"id":1393657,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393657/?format=json","text_counter":87,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Loud consultations)"},{"id":1393658,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393658/?format=json","text_counter":88,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Order, hon. Senators. The Senate Majority leader."},{"id":1393659,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393659/?format=json","text_counter":89,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lemaletian","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Speaker Sir, Empowering communities to take ownership of waste management initiatives will also foster local economic development and environmental stewardship. In addition, it is also important to diversify the typologies of industrial production plans that will utilize the raw materials generated from our waste management efforts, incorporating a range of industries specialized in recycling manufacturing and renewable energy production. It will help in creating a more resilient and sustainable circular economy, which will in turn contribute to job creation and economic growth across various sectors. Mr. Speaker, Sir, integrating waste collection processing an industrial production at the local level will minimize transportation cost and environmental impact, while maximising the utilisation of resources and generating economic opportunities for local communities. This will call for the production plans to be strategically located, in order to spur a circular economy within the country. In conclusion, I emphasize the critical importance of bottom-up approach in spurring the circular economy, starting from the village or ward level and extending to the subcounty and county levels. Harnessing the collective efforts of communities and leveraging local resources will make us realize the vision of a sustainable and inclusive circular economy that aligns with our national development agenda and aspirations. I thank you."},{"id":1393660,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393660/?format=json","text_counter":90,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lemaletian","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."}]}