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"content": "instance. We have not expanded the industrial space where we can create for them opportunities. Is this something that we can do? Of course, yes, if only we manage the resources of this country in an appropriate manner for purposes the public. The political scores aside, this is a Motion that I believe, if this House makes its recommendations for purposes of implementation, we will make sure that Kenya becomes the country that we want to look at in the future. It is not just enough that such recommendations are made to gather dust like any other statement, resolution and decisions previously made. We all need to take it up. When we talk about the cost of living, it did not come up on the 25th June. It has been a conversation that we have had. This is one of the things that when the leadership of President William Ruto got into office and it set up the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), it said that it is not a one-day product or an event, but a process that comes out of a long-term engagement. So, in the ongoing engagements, this should be one of those things that we should be fast-tracked, so that we make sure that we help the people of Kenya. Demonstration is a right. However, we lost a number of Kenyans. Whether they are two or 25, one life is one too many to lose, especially when people are fighting for their rights. We look up to those who can take their lives for the sake of building the nation. As a House, we have shared our condolences with the families, the young ones and the friends of those that lost their loved ones. I believe, out of all this experience that we have had, Kenya should not be a place where we lose lives when we exercise our democratic space. We should have an opportunity and space to engage and exercise those rights. The leadership in office should appreciate that this is a right that cannot be taken away. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the most unfortunate thing is a situation where we have no leadership. For instance, in this particular case, we have not heard the Inspector General of Police speaking even for a second or send messages of condolences, yet he is the one in charge of an independent unit of security of this country. That is a failure on the part of that leadership. This is an opportunity that the young Kenyans have given us to make sure that we correct those challenges and anomalies. For those who are unable to do it, let them give space for other Kenyans who are competent, ready and willing to deliver this country from where it is to a better position. As we go into the future, I believe the message that came out of Kenyans and the young ones was very clear. It has made us, as a House, to spare a whole four sessions to debate this Motion of national importance. It has given us the opportunity to correct and right the wrong and have a proper strategy going forward. This is so that, as Kenyans, we do not lose the opportunities, but become a House that will be remembered in generations to come. I do not ascribe to the blame game that we had the other day. Members of this House were accusing our colleagues in the National Assembly of misuse or abuse when, in itself, we should first of all reflect on ourselves and the entire leadership and how we have utilised the resources of this country. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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