{"id":1194641,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1194641/?format=json","text_counter":195,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nyeri Town, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Duncan Mathenge","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Temporary Speaker, this being my maiden speech, I believe I should be allowed a little more time. In terms of sports, the CDF can provide a paradigm shift in our approach to sports—to approach sports as an industry as opposed to the current situation where sports is compared with social services and culture. Sports is a key enabler for the employment of our young people in this country. If the NG-CDF were to be allowed more latitude, it would enable talented young people to exploit their talents to earn a living. Hon. Temporary Speaker, another issue is inequalities in our country. We have a policy that provides free and compulsory basic education. Many children from less fortunate families are missing out on school because they cannot afford school fees and they…"}