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    "id": 1111210,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1111210/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mwingi West, WDM - K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Charles Nguna",
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        "legal_name": "Charles Ngusya Nguna",
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    "content": "There are so many other things that I can speak to in terms of tourism. Our tourism needs to be boosted at the moment. It contributes 12 per cent to our GDP. If we ratify this Agreement, we will experience many benefits. Majority of our tourists do not prefer coming to Kenya because they have to go through Europe or other destinations to reach the country. If we ratify this, I will be excited to see American Airlines and other airlines in America flying directly to Kenya from the USA instead of going through other countries. Lastly, because I do not want to belabour the point since a lot has been said, this will enhance education and cultural exchanges. I am a beneficiary of the American system of education. Most of our students wish to do their higher education studies in the USA, but cannot due to financial constraints. However, through this, they will not strain a lot accessing the airlines and other things. With those few remarks, I thank the Committee. Hon. Pkosing, this is a legacy you are leaving for the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing during this term. You have done a marvellous job. I will be excited to see this ratification signed immediately after we pass it on the Floor of the House."
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