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    "id": 1227528,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Veronica Maina",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity. I rise to support the Statement sought by Sen. (Dr.) Murango, from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. I note that labour export is a strategy that has been utilized by many developing countries, to tackle the issue of unemployment and underemployment. For example, Philippines is one of the best labour exporting nations. It has a model that has enabled it to export labour to over 200 nations across the globe. They earn close to USD17 billion in foreign exchange because of exporting expert labour to different nations. Mr. Speaker, Sir, therefore, the Government must be called to account to indicate how first the passports are being issued to young people who are seeking for employment outside the nation of Kenya, how quick it is to certify their academic credentials or qualifications and enhance any processes that stands between the young people and exportation of labour to the region. We must also note that Kenya has actively supported many nations across the region which have been unstable in yester years, to enhance service delivery in their nations. They include countries such as Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan and many other nations. Time has now come for that area to be closed out, so that we can have more youths employed out there and earn income."
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