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    "id": 1337374,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1337374/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Saku, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ali Raso",
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    "content": "elect those they feel will represent their issues, concerns and future and give the powers to the Cabinet Secretary is wrong. We live in Kenya and, sometimes, get surprised when we make appointments. Those who are visible, available and within reach, get the few available opportunities. For that reason, I think the owner of this Bill – although it now belongs to the House – must reflect deeply on giving back powers to the Cabinet Secretary. Hon. Temporary Speaker, Article 10(2) of the Constitution on national values and principles of governance – read together with Article 260 – addresses the issue of equity, social justice, inclusiveness and equality. With devolution, we thought many issues of concern to the youth of Kenya would be addressed more robustly because they live in counties, our constituencies and wards. This Bill is an attempt to try and mobilise a body that will come up with a system where there is a fair representation of youths in the Republic of Kenya in the future. I support this Bill largely on one principle: Anyone addressing youth matters addresses the issues at the heart of this country. When we all give bursaries in our constituencies and talk about education, we rarely speak about the adult population. We only talk about the growth of youth. Therefore, I support these suggested amendments and request the House to support them equally. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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