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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Konchella",
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        "legal_name": "Gideon Sitelu Konchella",
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    "content": "document because of infiltration by other people from other countries; we must understand that we are border communities. Some of those people are their relatives from those countries. For example, last year when we had drought, almost all Tanzania Masais moved into my constituency because of pasture, but eventually they went back. Of course, we must understand that we are now heading towards one nation of East African Community. In fact, in July a protocol on free movement of labour and businesses was signed. This is a very important development for the people of East Africa. From July onwards, they will be able to mix freely within East African Community without restrictions. They will be able to sell their goods and services to the people. Therefore, Kenyans must prepare themselves for this opportunity, not only to do business, but also get employment. Indeed, other countries turn to Kenya for skilled labour in certain areas such as industries. When you visit most of East African countries, we know how far we are as a country in terms of infrastructure and economic development. In terms of manpower, these countries look on Kenya to support their industries. When you talk about our youth being unemployed, the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs and Sports should actually be empowered to take care of the youth. I know that last year we passed the Youth Council Act which is now a law. This will enable the Minister to institute measures that will address the issue of youth unemployment. We have many young people who have completed universities, but have no jobs. We can create jobs for them through either retraining or actually looking for jobs outside East Africa and within parts of Africa because they do not have the manpower that we have here in Kenya. So, the Government should do something to help our youths who are suffering due to lack of employment. The Government is there to provide for its own people."
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