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    "content": "Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is important that we, as a country, educate each other on the dangers of tribalism. This country seems to be drifting towards stronger tribal tendencies than ever before. This is most unfortunate. Here, the problem originates from what we call the bigger tribes. This is dangerous because the small ones tend to copy what is obtaining amongst the bigger and more developed communities in this country. I would like to urge these ten tribes because they know themselves; to know that there are smaller communities in this country. We need unity of purpose for development. We need to recognize each other as Kenyans. We should not just think in a smaller sector, a manner that only benefits the community that one represents. This is an issue that we tend to sweep under the carpet, but it is a very worrying tendency. I would like to urge all Kenyans to shun tribal tendencies and give consideration to everybody, including the smaller communities, like the Digos and others. It is important that we do not underrate the importance of the value of land. Communities have been cheated because of their lack of education. In a community like that of the Mijikenda, the idea of selling land does not arise. Traditionally, land is never sold. It is only mortgaged. One is paid exactly what one paid for at any time; whether there is development or not. Why is there that discrepancy? It is because of the difference in levels of education and modern knowledge on how to manage affairs. So, bear with them sometimes when they do not really understand what is obtaining today. But in so doing, give every community the right to express itself to be assisted because land is a very emotive issue. We need every support and assistance from those who are knowledgeable than others in this country."
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