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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Beth Syengo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support the statement by my Senator and leader, Sen. Enoch Wambua. I will speak on two things. The first one is on the compensation to the residents of Kitui and Tharaka Nithi counties. We have seen in other instances and places where foreigners or people from outside the affected counties coming in, buying land in that specific area so that they get compensated, but the real residents of that place who should benefit are left out. This must be carefully handled. We must ensure the residents of Kitui and Tharaka Nithi counties benefits from this mega project. Secondly, we know corruption is rife in this country. We need proper mechanisms of implementation so that when work is taking place, it is done properly. We do not want to see scenario where money is paid, but work is not done, is poorly done or is substandard work which result in money being lost. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will speak on the benefits that will come from the High Grand Falls Dam. As one of my colleagues, the Senator for Siaya has alluded to, electricity, irrigation and many other benefits will come out of the project. This project must benefit the people of the two affected counties and bring development to our great country. It should not benefit those who have come as partners or those who purport to bring PPPs and then they get greater benefits and Kenyans are left languishing in poverty."
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