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    "content": "sackings or dismissals have already started because, we, as the leadership in this nation, have not been very careful on matters that can impact on the management of these factories. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, electricity, which is causing factories to close down, is an element that should have been checked a long time ago. We should create a fund to import electricity from the neighbouring countries of Ethiopia, Uganda and other countries, so that employment in our industries can continue. The crime rate is likely to rise in this country because those who will be sacked will be affected seriously. The Jua Kali sheds are a very important component that has come out. The Ministry is going to invest about Kshs2.5 million. Members of Parliament in every constituency must be involved; the Ministry should not come down to select the area where a factory will be sited. Again, after completion of the Jua Kali sheds, they should not be taken by the rich in our nation. Those needy and vulnerable groups in society should be given the first opportunity, so that they can be supported. Secondly, a fund must be created on similar terms and conditions to those of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund and the Women Enterprise Development Fund, so that we can have continuity of Jua Kali sheds in the whole nation. By so doing, we will be creating permanent employment in our constituencies. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the other observation that I have made is about the trained personnel in our universities. If, today, the Ministry of Industrialization indicated that we are going to start a factory or an industry for bicycles, how many jobs would it create? The people to manage these institutions are there. We have graduate technocrats and very qualified people in this nation. Why are we wasting a lot of resources buying bicycles from Japan and Dubai? It is important that a Sessional Paper is prepared on how we can contain some of these problems. I would think, therefore, that the Kshs2 billion allocated to this Ministry is serious under-funding. With those few remarks, I fully support the Vote."
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