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    "id": 1547593,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Osotsi",
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        "legal_name": "Osotsi Godfrey Otieno",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to comment on the Statement by Sen. Gloria regarding diaspora jobs. I wish that this Committee will conduct a more thorough investigation into the entire concept of diaspora employment. We have received numerous complaints from individuals about issues such as being unfairly excluded from shortlists or being asked to pay exorbitant fees to secure jobs abroad. These are serious concerns that must be addressed. While it is in our interest to ensure that many of our youth secure employment, whether locally or internationally, it is important we safeguard the youth against exploitation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when discussing diaspora matters, the plight of immigrant workers, particularly in the Middle East, comes to mind. It is very frustrating that every time the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection appears before this House, this issue is raised, yet we fail to receive conclusive answers. You may recall that when the Cabinet Secretary last appeared, I raised a matter concerning a woman from my county who had tragically lost her life in Saudi Arabia. Shockingly, the Cabinet Secretary was unaware of the incident. Despite your directive for him to provide a response within one week, the Cabinet Secretary has my contact information, including my WhatsApp, yet he has not reached out to me or the Senate regarding this serious matter. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there appears to be a significant issue within this Ministry. I urge the Committee to extend its inquiry beyond diaspora jobs to address the pressing concerns of harassment and killings of immigrant workers, particularly in the Middle East. It is evident that the Cabinet Secretary is not taking his responsibilities seriously. I respectfully request that you direct that this Statement to be expanded to include the broader issue of the fate of immigrant workers in the Middle East and other regions."
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