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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Naomi Waqo (",
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    "content": "but this time round, Kenyans demonstrated a different way of dealing with that. It gives us hope that very soon, we will get out of this challenge. I congratulate our country and citizens for remaining peaceful throughout the election time and for also bearing in mind what unites us. We are together, we are one nation, and we will live together. It has given us a good example of taking care of each other and being your brother’s keeper. His Excellency the President assured us that his administration will be open, transparent and will rely on oversight. We know our past experience. Therefore, when the President gives assurance to Kenyans that his administration will be open and transparent enough, this will give every Kenyan the confidence to give their best to the nation. We know that Kenyans are very hardworking people, and everything depends on the leader. The fact that he has given us the assurance will encourage the 40 million Kenyans who work hard every day to feed their families to even go an extra mile so that our country can be one of the best. In his Speech, he also touched on the idea of Cabinet Secretaries explaining policies and answering Questions on the Floor of the House to enhance accountability. That is one of the best things that can happen. It gives us a good working relationship. Accountability is one thing that has been missing in our country. By doing this, we will be able to feed the country with information, as it is power. Every citizen will follow what is happening and as Questions are answered on the Floor, members of the public will know that Members of Parliament and Cabinet Secretaries are doing their work. With that good representation, we are only assured of good progress. Hon. Deputy Speaker, the President also spoke about affordable credit which makes a huge difference in the rate of business growth. Access to affordable credit is what Kenyans need today. Families have lost their businesses since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out and because of the poor economy. Families have faced financial challenges and constraints, many have committed suicide, many are depressed, people have developed terminal illnesses and are unable to sustain their families. This has affected Kenyans in a very negative way. The speech gave a lot of hope. The idea of affordable credit makes a huge difference as he said, and Kenyans will be revived. People will be able to revive and enhance their businesses. They will also be able to start businesses and move on. There is no better gift to our citizens than that. In addition to that, he mentioned the Ksh50 billion Hustler Fund per year. This is a big relief. As we know, poverty is one thing that has affected our country for many years…"
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