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"speaker_name": "Dr. Otuoma",
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"content": " Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to also voice my ideas on the Motion that is before us. I want to take this earliest opportunity to thank the Almighty God for enabling me to be alive currently and also to be part of this august House. I know many would have wished to be part of this august House, but they are not. I am very glad to God for allowing me to this end. I have no doubt in my mind that this Tenth Parliament is going to go down in history as one of the greatest Parliaments that either put Kenya back on track or progress and civilisation, if we legislate good laws. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I can also not forget to thank the great sons and daughters of Funyula for electing me as their Member of Parliament despite the gigantic efforts that were made to stifle and trample democracy. They stood steadfast and elected me. Funyula, just to remind you, is one of the poorest constituencies in the Republic of Kenya. We have a poverty index of over 70 per cent. Over 80 per cent of our people have no access to water. Our roads are impassable whether there are rains or no rains. There are no roads that you can really call roads. In Funyula, education is actually in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Out of the ten secondary schools in Funyula, we hardly send even ten students to our national universities, yet this is an area that was represented by one individual for the last 25 years. That is why I am very happy to be part of this House, that it is going to be for the good of the society, whatever laws we are going to pass here. In supporting the Motion, I want to say that this country has also learnt the importance of what great leadership is all about. I want to congratulate His Excellency the President, Mwai Kibaki, and the Prime Minister designate, hon. Raila Odinga, for signing the National Accord that has given this country some peace and tranquillity that will enable us to move to the next stage. I know that in so doing, they were not compromised. Some people thought that this was a compromise of principles or a transgression of our Constitution. But we all know that in all compromise, each side has to give in on extreme demands, so that every side gets something and we are able to move on. In so doing, it is for our mutual benefit, as Kenyans from both sides. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have no doubt that the Accord will lead to restoration and 262 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES March 19, 2008 harmony in our country. I believe from the bottom of my heart that the Bills that we passed yesterday are a dove of peace. If we allow them and embrace the spirit of peace, this country is going to start the healing process. I also would like to mention that sometimes we have talked about individuals and power and the mistakes that we made. I want to remind this Parliament that any individual who is not in harmony or resonating with what the country wants, is totally misplaced. Currently, Kenyans have seen the importance of working together, respecting one another and respecting our diverse cultures, so that we can move together as a nation. I want to support the Presidential Speech---"
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