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    "id": 1192577,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mbeere South, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Eng.) Nebart Muriuki",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Speaker, it has been mentioned, especially in the agricultural sector, that infrastructure is a challenge. If roads are poor, to get the products to the market is quite expensive and all this is passed down to the small business dealing with that product. You find that they rarely make profits. The other issue is marketing. I want to thank the President because this has been realised. He has spoken clearly saying that we should go the cooperative way so that small businesses can find market for their products. I trust this one will be addressed. On funding, though it is a challenge, with the Hustler Fund, Uwezo Fund and many Funds which the Government is putting in place to support the small businesses and the hustlers, I am sure that the funds will be there. There is one issue which should be addressed alongside these Funds. These small businesses are being run by people – men and women who have got other domestic financial needs. They have children in school and their daily survival needs. Even as we approach this Hustler Fund, the funds in addition to supporting the starting of a small business, should also take into account that these people have children in school and also domestic financial needs. So, if that one is taken care of, then the small business will grow. Financial management is a critical skill required in business yet most of the SMEs lack financial management training. The Government should undertake to ensure that those who are being given funds like Uwezo Fund, Hustler Fund and the Women Enterprise Fund go through some basic financial management so they do not end up taking money which they use in other means and then they are not able to repay and support their own businesses. This is a very important Motion which has been introduced. I support having a requirement that the Government should find training a very necessary component for those who are in small business or going into small business to ensure that the funds which are given out to support this sector at least bear fruits. I support. Thank you."
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