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    "id": 1478021,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1478021/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Madzayo",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Minority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Stewart Mwachiru Shadrack Madzayo",
        "slug": "stewart-mwachiru-shadrack-madzayo"
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    "content": "incident occurred in August, 2023, when Mr. James Wanjohi, who is associated with Jesus Culture Ministries Church, was accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud operation. He reportedly collected an astonishing Kshs600 million from thousands of hopeful Kenyans, promising them non-existing overseas job opportunities. On 24th September, 2024, another scandal emerged implicating Mr. Cesar King’ori of Vintmark Travel Agencies Limited in a multi-million-shilling fraud. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mr. King’ori, is accused of defrauding both Kenyans and foreigners of nearly Kshs730 million. To further deceive his victims, he falsely claimed to have participated in a high- level meeting in Germany alongside presidential official entourage, thereby exploiting the trust of many. This is audacious public confidence in the viability of such opportunities. These cases underscore the alarming rate of exploitation of vulnerable individuals who are made to pay between Kshs100,000 and Kshs150,000 in their pursuit of employment opportunities. This not only impoverishes them but also, in some instances, leads them to facing bans on obtaining visas from embassies due to false documents. The situation demands urgent and decisive action. We cannot afford to remain quiet while our citizens are exploited and their dreams shattered. It is our duty to endeavour that every Kenyan seeking an opportunity abroad can do so with the assurance that their rights and dignity will be upheld. While we recognise the importance of exploring employment opportunities beyond our borders, these opportunities must be legitimate and secure. No Kenyan should be left vulnerable to exploitation in the name of seeking opportunities. Finally, the Government, through relevant agencies such as the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, must intensify enforcement measures in combating these fraudulent actors and ensure that legitimate channels are used to get overseas employment. I urge all Kenyans to exercise caution and thoroughly verify the credibility of any company offering overseas employment opportunities."
}