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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will start by thanking you very much for referring this matter to the Committee on Implementation. I also want to thank the Committee on Implementation for the work so far done. They have shown total commitment because they realize what Pan African Paper Mills means not only to the people of Webuye in Western Province, but to the country as a whole. I also want to extend my gratitude to the Ministry of Industrialization led by hon. Kosgey, who is a great friend of mine. Although we have argued here and there, at the end of the day, the Minister knows the problems of Pan Paper African Mills. He has been there several times and so he knows the problems facing us. I am sure that, deep in his heart, he knows that he has a duty to solve the problems of Pan Paper African Mills. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank His Excellency the President because he has also been on site. He knows the problems of Pan Paper African Mills and he has given the undertaking that it will be opened. I would also like to thank the Prime Minister, Mr. Raila, who has also been on site and pronounced that Pan Paper African Mills should be reopened. Given the fact that even the highest authorities in the land are committed to this, one worry to us is the length of time it has taken to reopen Pan Paper African Mills. As you know, the factory was closed on 30th January, 2009. It is nearly one year now since it was closed. So, much as I respect the diligence and commitment made by everyone, I would like to say that the process is rather slow. This is because people are suffering. The town now looks like a ghost and yet we can overcome the problems that have made the factory stall. I would like the Minister to, perhaps, refer to this matter. This Report was written about three weeks ago when we had a meeting where he gave an undertaking that something was going to happen within another two weeks. Since the two weeks have elapsed, I hope the Minister will give us the latest information on the issue, especially, that we reopen the factory very soon. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are several other factors that have been enumerated in this Report and I am sure they can be overcome. Much as I would like to support the whole process being undertaken, it is my plea that we move faster. Lastly, the people who used to work there are also suffering. They have no other way of getting income. Some have children who must go to school. These people have been without an income for quite some time. I hope that when we reopen the factory, which we have all undertaken to do, we will also consider the plight of those who have not been paid their dues for nearly ten months now. With those few remarks, I support the Motion."
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