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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I believe that poverty in this country has come about because of our countryâs over-dependence on foreign aid. This is because Kenyans do not think of anything else except what they will get from donors and Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs). We are unable even to be innovative and know how we can utilise the resources that we have. I urge the Government to stop borrowing every time there is a problem. We are running round asking for funds from other countries, when we have got a very good country which, if properly managed can prosper. The issue of women representation was discussed in this House. Recently, when we had our National Prayer Breakfast and were going through our guestsâ speeches, you heard what they are doing in a place like Rwanda, a country which was at war, and just coming out to re-establish itself--- That country has been able to cater for her women. They are now at 50 per cent. It is sad because even when we go to other fora, we still face the same challenge. Like one of the speakers said, we had to raise the number of women to come to the delegation, who were not Members of Parliament or the Clerks so that we could achieve that number. It is a shame to this country and Parliament that we cannot offer the same to our women, so that they can come and also contribute to the growth of this nation. Nuclear power generation is a very good programme. I remember recently we had a discussion with the Minister for Energy as the Departmental Committee on Energy, Communication and Information. There was very good talk about what we can do. But the biggest challenge is not the power but the management of the nuclear waste, which I think most of our scientists are looking into. I know that if we are able to introduce"
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