{"id":1560035,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1560035/?format=json","text_counter":1026,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kilifi North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Owen Baya","speaker":null,"content":"Eastern region. So, we need a policy-making body that will give directives on population issues in this country. I am a big believer that this country should have as many people as possible. We should have a huge population because it presents a good market for our products and supports productivity. However, having a large population without proper planning can strain our schools, markets, transport system and housing. Those systems must be put in place as we project and look forward to having a larger population. We cannot just have a large population; we must properly plan for it. The NCPD will have the mandate to do that. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I reply."}