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    "id": 1385672,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1385672/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheptumo",
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        "id": 13591,
        "legal_name": "Cheptumo William Kipkiror",
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    "content": "Apart from this being a fulfillment of Article 43 of the Constitution, the Committee on Recommendation No.41A was able to appreciate the fact that the policy of this programme; that every sub-county shall have an opportunity to build affordable houses, hence creating employment for our young people. Therefore, it has an effect in terms of enhancing our economic viability as a country in engaging the youth and offering decent and affordable housing to Kenyans. I want to call upon all of us in this House that a time comes when we need to distinguish politically what is critical for the nation and what is convenient. I would like to appeal to this House of great leaders of our country to reduce the political engagement on national matters, which are of great value to our people. I am certain in my mind that as much as Members of the Minority side are opposing this Bill, deep in their hearts, they know that this is a very important programme. As we move forward and discuss the issues of our counties and our country, it is important that we put our country’s interest ahead of us and then politics later. Again, I thank the President for being forthright about this issue. He has been very clear about it. That is what leadership is all about; standing for the country to do the right thing for our people. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support."
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