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    "id": 144521,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, once again, I take this opportunity to second this very important Motion. This Motion is directed to the youth of this nation. They are the ones who are affected by this colonial barrier and relic that should have been done away with in 1963 when Kenya became a Republic. After 46 years of Independence, this colonial requirement should have been erased from the books of our legal and constitutional system. There are communities in this land whose sons and daughters can acquire the required height but there are others who are not endowed with the same gift. Therefore, it is a very serious denial to our youths in this nation and even to the future of our country if the impediment is not removed. There would not be any joy, happiness and participation of our youths in the armed forces. Patriotic youth of this nation must be given a leeway and an environment created for them to fully participate in the social-economic and political spheres of our country. We have noted that the youths of certain countries have played a major role in maintaining security when they are given opportunities to serve in those areas. One of the countries where the youth with lower heights have been given these opportunities and have done wonders is Israel, where we have young men and women who are short but are well-equipped and most patriotic. They also give service to their country. They have been sent to very important and critical rescue missions to save their own people. They were sent to Entebbe, Uganda where they carried out a very successful mission. Therefore, it is important that we have a review of this height requirement so that our youth can participate fully in the armed forces. Another country where people are very short is Japan but they played a critical role during the World War II."
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