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"content": "Apart from this being a fulfillment of Article 43 of the Constitution, the Committee on Recommendation No.41A was able to appreciate the fact that the policy of this programme; that every sub-county shall have an opportunity to build affordable houses, hence creating employment for our young people. Therefore, it has an effect in terms of enhancing our economic viability as a country in engaging the youth and offering decent and affordable housing to Kenyans. I want to call upon all of us in this House that a time comes when we need to distinguish politically what is critical for the nation and what is convenient. I would like to appeal to this House of great leaders of our country to reduce the political engagement on national matters, which are of great value to our people. I am certain in my mind that as much as Members of the Minority side are opposing this Bill, deep in their hearts, they know that this is a very important programme. As we move forward and discuss the issues of our counties and our country, it is important that we put our country’s interest ahead of us and then politics later. Again, I thank the President for being forthright about this issue. He has been very clear about it. That is what leadership is all about; standing for the country to do the right thing for our people. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support."
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. As a delegate from Meru, from the onset, I support this wonderful Bill. Housing is one of the basic rights that any individual should have. If you look at the recommendations of the Committee, it has identified key reasons why we need this affordable housing. One, we are short of good houses for our people. Two, we are creating thousands of jobs for the youth who are out there. We have artisans, masons, plumbers and electricians who will directly benefit from this affordable housing. We should not be hypocritical or close our eyes and assume that everything is okay out there. Sometimes, it is good to close ranks and support these Bills and programmes that the Government is coming up with because we are benefitting our people. I heard one of my learned friend’s say that we should not because of Article 43(1) (b) on economic and social rights. It talks about accessible and adequate housing for our people. That is just an economic and social right. So, one of the learned friends was asking, from the other side, why should you go out to housing before you avail food. The Kenya Kwanza Government, I went to a church---"
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"content": "Sen. Cherarkey, I do not want your support on this thing because my mind is clear on what I want to put across."
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"content": "I was in a church service two weeks ago. One of the elders there told me that when I go back to Nairobi, give our thanks to His Excellency the President. The reason is they were given affordable fertilizer and now they have a lot of food in their galleries. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Government is giving food and now housing. What else are we expecting? When I go through this Boma Yangu Website from the Ministry of Lands and Housing, the ongoing projects are in the key counties, including Nairobi, Migori, Homa Bay and Machakos. However, Senators from these counties are opposing this Bill. That is very shameful indeed."
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"content": "We live in Nairobi. We know the problem of housing in this city. If there is anybody who should allow this project to run day and night is none other than the Senator of my children, Sen. Sifuna. My children live and go to school in Nairobi. Sen. Sifuna, on this one, moving forward, you should change your mind. It is helping our people. Let us all support this programme. Definitely, at the end of these four years, you will see that everybody will be very happy. Maybe, it is not in the Azimio Manifesto, but at some point, the leadership of Azimio was happy with 1.5 per cent. When this Bill was at 3.5 per cent, they opposed. Then the President and the Government put it at 1.5 per cent. With those many remarks, I support this Bill. I am ready the next minute if Members will allow."
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