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    "id": 1357166,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "appointment of the six judges. I am a practitioner in the judicial sector and I know the importance of having to recruit judges and give them their independence. That alone is something that takes justice, not to only those who go to court, but to the rest of the Kenyans. Giving independent management to the Judiciary Fund, which is enhanced to Kshs3 billion, is a very important aspect in building the independence of the Judiciary. This enhances access to justice and by extension, expands job opportunities. This is because, by this Fund, the Judiciary has been given more opportunities to employ. This is what we cry for every day. Many young Kenyans have gone to school and are seeking employment opportunities. This Fund alone will create employment to many Kenyans. Beyond that, there has been efforts in the affordable housing sector. For the period that we have been in office, Kenyans have been given the opportunity to not only go and get these houses, but create more employment. A good number of my friends who sit on the Minority side have participated in a number of those sessions, where the affordable housing programmes are being launched. On one hand, it is enhancing the availability of housing and, on the other hand, giving Kenyans the opportunity to get employment. It has also opened up for the business community to supply the materials for construction, whether it is the fundis who have been trained or hardware owners. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to applaud the efforts that this administration has made. The Speech by the President was very honest. He alluded to the challenges the administration has gone through and the efforts the administration, which he leads, is pushing to make Kenya a better place. In this way, Kenya is going to be a better place in the near future. As I end, one of the most important things that we cannot forget is that several Kenyans are unable to sustain their business enterprises because of the debt bracket that this country has. The commitment by the Government and the President is that there will be a bullet payment of the outstanding amount in advance, is a show of the direction the country is headed. I am sure that we will be able to make this payment by December, as committed by the President in his Speech. We are going to open up this country so that investors can also have confidence. Also, the number of visits that the Head of State has made has been opening up Kenya for investments globally. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I applaud the efforts that this administration is making towards making Kenya a better place to live in. I thank you for the opportunity."
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