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    "id": 1029330,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "I am going to read to you the Government policy in terms of culture. It says: “The Government shall promote culture as a centerpiece and driving force behind human, social and economic development and shall encourage cultural pluralism. The Government shall take appropriate measures for the protection, conservation and preservation of tangible and intangible national heritage situated within its boundaries.” Madam Deputy Speaker, in this country, everything is good on paper, but when it comes to the practical, it becomes a very big challenge. Modernization is a big challenge; free trade, talking about democracy and the need for good governance. These are some of the things that have eroded the need for us to really value our culture. I am very grateful to Sen. Khaniri for re-emphasizing and also giving credit that the Maasai nation has fully protected the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. That is why Narok County, today, receives over Kshs3 billion a year because of the protection of their cultural heritage. It now behooves us, as leaders in this House, to think beyond. When we are trying to consume the text of the Statement brought by Sen. Khaniri, we need to think about our diversity and the need for us to be respected for our views. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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