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    "id": 1451139,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Karachuonyo, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Adipo Okuome",
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    "content": "they are responsible for employment. If we do something that will encourage investment, we will be creating employment and, therefore, solving the problems of Kenyans. People want to see the impact of taxation. I urge the Chairman of Budget and Appropriations Committee not to interfere with NG-CDF because that is where people are feeling the impact of what the Government is doing. If we reduce NG-CDF allocation, we will be reducing the number of children we can educate; we will be reducing the number of classrooms we can build to encourage education; and, we will be telling the public that we are not addressing their issues fully. There are many areas we can reduce without creating a public outcry. I agree with my colleague who has spoken. He is a trade unionist in the teaching service, and therefore, what he says comes from practical experience. I urge us not to reduce any allocations to the general public. Hon. Temporary Speaker, on borrowing, we are still doing it yet we have been told it is the real cause of the problems in Kenya. I really urge we do not borrow again because it is going to cause us problems. People are going to say, “But this is what caused the problem.” They will continue protesting in the streets. I urge that we do not borrow even if it means further reduction of non-essential expenditure. Let us go for that alternative. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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