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    "content": "my constituency never used to experience flooding but for the last five years or so, the intensity of flooding in my area has continued to increase. We also have a very strong bridge that was built by the Britons – Malakisi Bridge. It was swept by flood waters from Mount Elgon. It has happened in a funny way that the floods that used to go to Budalang’i are now shifting to Teso District, and are causing us havoc, but the Government seems to be ignoring the suffering of the people of Teso. It is, therefore, my appeal that the relevant Ministries go and look at the situation afresh, because there have been changes in weather patterns. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, my area is now so much affected. Therefore, I appeal that people in my constituency, who have been affected by floods, be provided with seeds for planting; medical supplies, mosquito nets and all other things that they need in due course. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it takes a very long time for the Government to respond. I do not know whether it is because we are a minority community. One voice cannot be heard and they are hearing choruses from the Members of Parliament from the big regions. I am appealing to the Government this time round, that even though we support the Draft Constitution and I am from the minority, I will be with Dr. Machage, Mr. Kapondi and Dr. Naomi Shabaan. We have opted to do that because there are some few clauses which are good for our community and our people. We, however, want express provisions so that the minority can also be heard whenever they shout. They should not just be ignored. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am appealing that the funds that had been provided for the Constitution review exercise will be put into good use. I am also praying that Kenyans listen. We have been in this struggle; I remember very well, I was almost your pupil in this struggle. You used to take us to seminars. We started this struggle a long time ago. Some of us know what we were looking for. However, some new faces have come and do not know what was required in this Constitution. It is my appeal to Kenyans to know that when we started this struggle, we were struggling against bad governance, corruption and major issues. These were not issues about the Kadhi Courts and abortion. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this was very clear when we used to do our demonstrations. Kenyans should not lose sight of what we were looking for to be misled by the prophets of doom who have doted our country all over. With those few remarks, I fully support the Budget Speech. We shall support the Government. We shall encourage the civil servants on the ground to work very well to implement our projects so that our people benefit. Thank you."
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