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    "id": 1274654,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwaruma",
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        "legal_name": "Johnes Mwashushe Mwaruma",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to comment about this very important statement by Sen. Okenyuri. I come from Taita Taveta County and 62 per cent of the land of Taita Taveta County is under Tsavo conservation area. Much as we have tourism in my county, we are not benefitting from the proceeds and collections from Tsavo Conservation Area. However, be it at it may, I would like to mention two things. First, the Government can support tourism in Taita Taveta County by opening up Ikanga Airstrip, which was started 20 years ago. It is complete but still undergoing expansion. However, it is not in use up to now. I urge the Government that in support of growth of tourism in Taita Taveta County, that Airstrip is meant to function. Secondly, there was a COVID-19 stimulus programme where credit of five per cent was offered. I urge the Government that we are not out of the woods yet. We still have the effects of COVID-19 up to now. I would urge that the low interest credit of five per cent to still be advanced to people who are doing tourism."
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