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    "id": 1406188,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mbeere North, DP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ruku GK",
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    "content": "economy in the world, which has not been fully exploited by African countries. Kenya must lead the African continent in exploiting most of the very complex EU economies, so that we can have well-balanced trade in terms of the goods and services we export to these economies. This Report is timely when the Government of the Republic of Kenya is trying to create job opportunities, not only for the youth, but also services which can be exported to these European economies. Therefore, it is very timely for us as a House to support this Agreement so that we can see a GDP growth from 5.5 per cent to 7 per cent. By the time we get to the next election, we can be talking of an almost double-digit growth of the economy. This can only be achieved if we have concerted efforts to export our horticultural commodities. We are enjoying a high amount of rainfall at the moment. We also have a very robust fertiliser subsidy programme, though it has some shaky issues which I am sure this House will sort out. However, there is the effort to ensure that horticultural production will increase. Once that happens, we must have a market in place to export our products. With those remarks, I support this important and timely Motion on Ratification of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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