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    "id": 213182,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. J.M. Mutiso",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to second the Motion by the hon. Member for Kitutu Chache, Mr. Angwenyi. First of all, he has proposed a very important policy direction in trying to look at the issue of the youth in a holistic manner. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I would also like to thank the Government for its concerted effort in trying to look at the issue of creation of jobs for the youth in a positive manner. The youth form a very important sector in any country's economic development. In Kenya, we have a population of about 35 million people and about 65 per cent of them are below the age of 35 years, which is actually the pro-active age. The Government has put in place various measures through the various policy pronouncements. We have had several economic policy papers, for example, the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and the Employment for Wealth Creation Paper, which actually capture some of the important issues in trying to mainstream the youth into the economic development of this country. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, an active population of 7 million educated people is very huge. I have no doubt about the fact that instability and the rising crime has a bearing on the idleness of this active and productive population. The Bill of Economics--- 2594 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 18, 2007"
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