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    "id": 185571,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. ole Metito",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Regional Development Authorities",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Judah Katoo Ole-Metito",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, our responsibility as national leaders does not end in this House. We have a lot to do in our constituencies. We should also have time to go and show leadership at the constituency level. Yesterday this House adjourned to discuss a matter of national importance touching on security in the North Rift. I think we should adjourn in order to go and show leadership out there and unite the communities fighting over cattle rustling. Others should go out there to preach peace and reconcile this country. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a lot has been said about the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF). We just received the money the other day and we should go and oversee the implementation of projects. This year is a year of transition with regard to CDF. I think we have not had much time to oversee that transition. This is because the money delayed. I think it is good time to get a break so that we ensure that proper transition takes place. I would like to urge the Ministry for Youth and Sports to facilitate and speed up the release of youth funds meant for sports - the Kshs1 million per constituency - so that in the two months, 2450 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES August 7, 2008 we can get time to nurture the youth talent at the constituency level. This time when Olympic Games will be going on in Beijing, we should be busy supporting our Kenyan team through the management of the Youth for Sports Programme. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would kindly ask the Minister for Youth and Sports - I can see he is really appreciating - that, before she leaves for Beijing to support our team, he should disburse the Kshs1 million to the constituencies so that would complement by forming youth leagues at the constituency level. I ask my colleagues to support this Motion."
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