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    "id": 1210630,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Githuku",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13595,
        "legal_name": "Kamau Joseph Githuku",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.232 (1) (b), I hereby present the Senate Petition by Mr. James Gakonga and other residents of Lamu, Baringo, Nairobi City, Kiambu counties concerning Linda Soka, tapping into Kshs302 billion football economy. As you are aware, Article 119(1) of the Constitution says: - “Every person has a right to Petition in Parliament to consider any matter within its authority including enacting, amending or repealing any legislation”. Hon. Senators, the salient issues raised in this Petitions are-: (a) THAT the Kenya enjoys a well-deserved representation as a sporting nation. However, this representation is not reflected in the football sector. (b) THAT the football administration in Kenya has been marred by corruption, mal- administration and lack of accountability which has negatively impacted on the industry, leaving the football players and other public without hope in the sector. (c) THAT many youths talented as football players have opted to move to other countries in search of opportunities to play professional football and thus, the transformation of the sector will be quite beneficial to many youths seeking to establish themselves in professional football and in turn the football economy will be boosted. (d) THAT the adoption of Linda Soka tapping into Kshs302 billion football economy presents a good opportunity to restore the sector and transform Kenya and the football economy as a whole. (e) THAT the petitioners have made efforts to have this matter addressed by the Ministry of Sports, Cultural Heritage, all of which have not been successful. The Petitioner therefore plays that Senate intervenes in this matter with a view of introducing a legislation on sports management, administration and governance. That will address such matters in sports including football and also propose for allocation of more resources to sports to the counties which will enable county governments invest in its sports development."
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