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    "id": 1202231,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1202231/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Laikipia CWR, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Jane Kagiri",
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    "content": "service to every person. He also says his Government will be just and fair to everyone. He says he will serve every ward, every constituency and every county in this country. That shows a lot of commitment to serve this country as a whole. The second point I took home is his request to this House to amend the Standing Orders to allow CSs to come to the House and explain government policy and agenda. Most importantly, CSs will have an opportunity to answer questions by Members of this House. This would be the most important thing that would happen in my tenure in this House. Every 2.00 a.m. I receive a call from one of my constituents based in Kamwenje telling me cattle rustlers are outside his house, about to drive away his cattle. On other occasions I receive phone calls from my constituents telling me they have to sleep under their beds because the rustlers know how to aim their guns at the level of their beds. Having a CS come to this House will enable me to provide answers to these people and will ensure that we restore security to the great people of Laikipia. Our issues do not end there. Having a CS come to Parliament will also enable me to end the human-wildlife conflict in my county. We live in a situation where our people plant, but it is elephants that harvest the produce. I will be able to engage the CS for Tourism and Wildlife to find an end to the problems that my people face. Last week, I received a call from one of the chiefs informing me that there was a leopard roaming around in Muthengera Village. I do not know what I would do with a leopard. Having the Cabinet Secretary here will enable me ensure full security for my people and safety in all that they do. I also appreciate the CSs coming to the House. We have villages like Kabiru, Likii, Majengo, Manguo and Kwa Maina Estate in my county where our people live without title deeds. This is a Government that is committed to empowering our people economically. I believe that when our people receive their title deeds, it will be a way forward for them and they will grow economically. I will also talk about infrastructure issues in my county, and I believe the responsible CS will answer me. We have promises over the years of our road between Nanyuki and Rumuruti being tarmacked. I believe this is a new dawn for my county and all these projects will be implemented. We have promises of construction of mega dams in my county. We all know that we can no longer rely on rainfed agriculture. So, our people look forward to the construction of mega dams. I know that this will eventually happen in this tenure. Allow me to go to my third point, which is affordable credit. It is important to mention that prior to joining the Executive, I worked in the private sector. Having been an entrepreneur, I know the three challenges are access to information, markets and finance. Accessing finance was the most difficult challenge. His Excellency the President mentioned that we will have affordable credit through the hustler fund, and that is a very welcome gesture. I know that it will support most of these small businesses. Finally, I will speak on agriculture. I am very glad because the prices of farm inputs have gone down, starting with fertilisers. I believe our people will produce better. With those remarks, allow me to conclude by borrowing words from the President’s Speech. Let us all work together to ensure that every Kenyan is proud to call Kenya their home. I will participate actively in this House in legislation, representation and oversight. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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