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    "id": 1299172,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Moiben, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Phylis Bartoo",
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    "content": "Constituency. It is unfortunate that such companies which lie to Kenyans that they will get quick returns, package themselves in very nice names. For instance, look at the name of this company. It is Cytonn High Yields Solutions Platform. It entices anybody who wishes to make some quick cash. It is also unfortunate that such institutions are run by highly educated Kenyans – people we invested a lot of money to educate and when they come back to the society, they defraud their own people. How I wish Kenyans would sympathise with their brothers and sisters. Sometime ago, I went on a study visit to the United Kingdom (UK) with some Members of Parliament. We met Kenyans who complained about being defrauded by such institutions. They remit their hard-earned cash only to come back and realise that they invested in nothing; hot air. They send money but there is nothing to show. It was their cry or plea that systems be put in place so as to stop them from falling victim. You can imagine living abroad and working hard. You cannot afford to buy an air ticket to come back home frequently. The little money that you send to Kenya so as to get returns, such fraudsters take advantage of it. What about the citizens who are here? I am scared because over the weekend, I heard in my constituency of another scam. I have forgotten the name of the company but they were enticing farmers with free fertilisers, seeds and ploughing of land. They promised good returns to farmers and the farms looked very beautiful because they invested well and took precaution. Now, it is harvest time and they have come to harvest maize and take their side of the bargain. Since there is no written agreement, it is not very clear how much money they invested or what profit the farmer will get. This is unfortunate because it is not just Cytonn High Yields Solution Platform but there are many other companies. It is the same people who mutate in different forms, come in different names and defraud Kenyans. I wish to tell my brothers and sisters that when the deal is too good, think twice. Nothing comes cheap and cheap is expensive. If we put structures in place, everybody will be held accountable including the DPP and leaders like chiefs and village elders. They will be very cautious and enlighten Kenyans on being very careful when they come across such enticing investments which will leave them high and dry. I can see my time is up and I am happy to have contributed on this menace in the society. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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