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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Joe Nyutu",
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    "content": "This participation as envisaged here is very encouraging and that is why I feel we should support this Bill. Speaking of Murang’a County - where I am elected - we have an area in Maragua Constituency called Gakoigo where we produce very good clay soil. This soil is important in making pots and even energy-saving jikos. This is a product that is available locally. If regulated properly, will benefit the people in that particular area and others. Clause 7(iv) (b) of the Bill states- “In ensuring that the national Government fulfils its obligations under section 6, the Committee shall- (b) facilitate the realisation of local content through the development and implementation of strategies for the development of local skills, business know-how, technology, financing, capital market development and wealth capture and distribution.” This is also very progressive because most of our people lack skill. If we develop their business knowledge, technology and finance skills, we will be promoting them to conduct their business in a more skilled way and resulting to higher benefits and profits. The participation of the locals is of paramount importance and that is why I support this Bill. When we develop skills through this particular Bill, we will also be curing some of the age-old traditions. For example, through this Bill, if we can identify minerals in the bandit prone areas where we have cattle rustling all the time, we can develop the skills of those young men and women. I am sure we will arrest such problems that have been occurring over the years. I am concerned about the membership of the committee. I have gone through Clause 12 and I did not see any provision where the locals will be able to produce a member to the committee. That is one thing that Sen. Wamatinga should consider. If we are talking about local content, then we should have representation from the locality. With those few benefits I have seen resulting from this Bill, I support. However, I propose that the membership provision be adjusted or amended to include a member from the locality. I support."
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