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    "id": 1092080,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiminini, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Chris Wamalwa",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I empathise with Hon. Nassir. It is true that many entrepreneurs are suffering. If you are in the transport industry and the carrying capacity has been reduced, it minimizes your chances to break even. If you do not break even, the business will collapse. If that happens, there are those people that you have employed such as drivers and conductors who are likely to lose their jobs. We humbly request the Government to look for measures that will help cushion those farmers. When you listen to the response that has been given by the Cabinet Secretary (CS), it is high time he should be summoned. If a CS - in one way or another does not give a satisfactory answer - allow us to impeach that particular CS to serve as an example because he or she has taken Parliament for a ride. Many times, the way they respond to our Questions is in such a sketchy manner and with an “I do not care” attitude. At times, when they are supposed to appear before the Committee, they send the Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS). Some of them do not understand their mandate and the court ruled about this matter. Parliament represents the people. The sovereign power belongs to the people which can be exercised directly by the people or indirectly by their democratically elected leaders who are Members of this House. The way The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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