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"content": "When His Excellency the President was citing that, he cited the long history of that place. I would like to begin on that note; that the Pokot people from Kacheliba Constituency convey their thanks for the new district of Pokot North. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would also like to mention that because it is a new district, and like many of the parts of the pastoral districts in this country, the so-called Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) - I would like to ask that affirmative action continues to be the principle of this Government so that, we may catch up. What I am asking for is that in the home stretch - in the final state of the nation address - we would like to see fast-tracking of development in ASALs. We would like to see what is on paper being put into action. We would like to see the new Pokot North District facilitated to function. That is something I hope will have been done before the coming elections. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I used to be a doubting Thomas. When that pronouncement was made, I thought it was one of those pre-election promises that never take effect. But just last weekend, a District Commissioner reported to Pokot North District. That just goes to convince me that the Government is serious in what it was doing. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when I read what hon. Members have been dwelling on in the House, it has been about a vehicle. I am surprised that time would be allotted to discussing a vehicle in this March 28, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 169 House, the Hummer. I just wanted to name it so that I become one of those who are said to have mentioned the vehicle."
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