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    "content": "bound to have some serious problems on our hydro-electric power. That is why I think that exploring renewable energy sources is one of the best ways to go. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would also like to talk about food research. We are facing serious food shortages. We need to make sure that we have invested in food research. Areas like northern Kenya are capable of producing a lot of food for this country. We need to pursue that line. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, knowing very well that we have a serious drought, I had expected the Minister to set aside money to buy the thin livestock in northern Kenya. We have people who are ready to sell, but there is no market. This is the time the Government should have come to bail them out. Finally, as we look forward to an improved economy, we should never lose sight of our credit rating in the world economy. We all know that the people who lend us money mostly from overseas take notice of credit ratings. If our credit rating in the world economy improves through Budgets like this one, then they will be more willing to lend us money. If we get downgraded in our credit rating, it means our interest rates will go up and our citizens will not afford their livelihood. So, I urge the Minister to kindly consider doing everything possible within his powers to make sure that Kenya’s credit rating improves to become one of the leading powers because we need it. This will ensure that we do not face large burdens of debt and high interest rates in the future. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, to conclude, I would like to thank the Minister and commend him for a job well done. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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