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    "id": 1210634,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1210634/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Maanzo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13589,
        "legal_name": "Maanzo Daniel Kitonga",
        "slug": "maanzo-daniel-kitonga"
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    "content": "Having good stadia will put Kenya in a position to even hold Olympics. Even different games can be held in different counties such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and every other place. We must prepare ourselves so that one time we can be able to hold Olympics in this country. We have done African Championship but we have not got to the level of Olympics. We really need to invest in stadia. In Makueni County, we have Wote Stadium which has taken many years to build and has not been completed. I am aware of many other stadia in the country which are not complete. That is where the talent is first tapped so that we are able to have a super sportsperson or super footballer who is able to represent the country internationally. On the first Petition from Eldoret, about these young people who got conned, there are many agents in this country conning people in all manner of ways. Some of these companies have been registered by the Registrar of Companies, and allegedly, they have lawyers. Young people have been conned by people who pretend that they are going to take them broad to work. They have also been conned by very smart people who pretend that they are able to help them even in the sporting world, to travel or be hired by other countries to represent them. They have ended up losing lots of money. I warn Kenyans through this podium because I am sure many of them are watching. First, when a deal is too good, think twice. Secondly, the young people to always consult their parents, Senators, leaders, professors or someone else before getting involved in these deals. Nothing comes easy, everything is hard work. By the time these reports come to the Senate, I believe this makes a prima facie case for prosecution. There are relevant Government bodies and I believe that is where this House will send the Petition. The bodies should be able to investigate and arrest these people no matter how powerful or connected they are so that, first and foremost, they can return the money to these young people. It is not necessary that somebody must end up in jail every time a crime has been committed. They can come to an agreement and have the matter sorted out amicably. They can have their monies returned because I am sure all they want is their money back. Kenyans, be aware so that you do not lose money in these dubious acts in future."
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