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    "content": "The other positive response that is suggested is enhanced governmental accountability in governance, which has to do with irregular land allocations. One of the things that I wish was mentioned in this nice and elaborate policy document is implementation. That is what this country needs. There is only one area I disagree with – where we mention the issue of building capacity. I am looking at the technocrats, who are listening to me carefully. These are experts. They do not need any capacity building. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is no place I have seen excellent people like in the Government of Kenya. What we have is lethargy. As a country, we must get rid of lethargy. We have excellent people. I have said on the Floor of this House before that I was recently in Botswana. The people who are running and managing that country are Kenyans who were trained in Kenya. Even in South Africa, there are Kenyans who were trained in Kenya. So, if we have Kenyans who were trained in Kenya, working in Kenya and living in Kenya, why can we not manage effectively what we have? Therefore, I would like to urge the Minister for Lands that the issue is not about building technical capacity but rather about getting people to do their work. If people do not do their work, they need to go home. There are many young people who need jobs. We need brave leaders, who must take the bull by the horns. If you cannot work, you must be told: “Please, take a walk.”"
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