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    "id": 177396,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/177396/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kabando wa Kabando",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 31,
        "legal_name": "Kabando wa Kabando",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the initial Kshs1 million per constituency has since been increased to Kshs2 million. This is meant to be a revolving fund. It is supposed to be borrowed and refunded. Every youth group is given a grace period of three months. So, there is some flexibility. I appreciate that the Kshs1 million is not sufficient. I appreciate the input of the Members when the Ministry's Vote was being discussed in this House. However, this amount needs to be enhanced in the next financial year. From the Kshs1 billion which was allocated last year, we have an extra Kshs0.5 billion. There is every indication that this amount will be enhanced. With regard to the Kshs50,000, this was a small step towards the bigger picture. I accept that the Kshs50,000 is not enough for starting any significant business. However, given the levels of poverty and the marginalisation of the young people in this country, it is appreciated that the Kshs50,000 will give an additional capacity and a route towards the youth expanding their opportunities."
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