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    "id": 206392,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Miriti",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Trade and Industry",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Petkay Shem Nkiria Miriti",
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    "content": " Okay, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. They have very high potential for livestock keeping and mineral production. If funds were provided for such activities, I know that Kenya and Kenyans would really benefit. All we need, especially in those areas, is an attitude change for the residents, especially in areas of mining. We have seen mining going on in our neighbouring countries. That activity is being carried out by foreigners. We need Kenyans to have particular interest in mining, so that they can engage themselves in mining. They should not wait until foreigners come in to exploit their mines. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, water is available in Kenya. It is available through the rivers, which we have. We have plenty of water, which we get through the rains. I have, personally, visited countries like Egypt, Israel and United Arab Emirates (UAE). I have seen how they have transformed their deserts into productive lands. The ASALs in Kenya are nowhere near those August 29, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3539 deserts. We can do a lot to improve those areas if, really, there is proper attention and management. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for that reason, and with those few remarks, I beg to support this Motion. It will help us get those areas into productivity. It will help them to contribute towards Kenyan's development efforts. Thank you."
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