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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Nyambati",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Walter Enock Osebe Nyambati",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Even as we create these institutions, it is extremely important that the issue of certification is addressed, so that what we produce in one part of the country is the same as what is produced in other parts of the country. We must also ensure that what comes out of these technical institutions is in conformity with international standards, so that the young people who are trained in our country can compete in the region or internationally. This will ensure that our young people are marketable all over the world. This is a Bill that we must support. It is very important for this country. If you look at countries which have progressed, for example, Korea and Japan, they have invested a lot in terms of technical training of its youth. It is, therefore, important that we, as a country and as a Government, ensure that we fund this Ministry adequately, so that it can carry out the work that we are giving it to do. It is not enough to say that we want to train our young people and do not allocate adequate resources to do this kind of work. If we want to develop this country equitably, then we must ensure that technical colleges or institutions do not only mushroom in one area and are not equitably distributed in other areas like Homa Bay, Rusinga Island and other places. We must address the historical injustices. Some areas are endowed with a lot of institutions while other areas do not have any institutions. I do not have even a single technical institution in my area yet I live in this country. It is not fair. It is about time that the Minister takes stock of which areas do not have technical institutions and give priority to them before he goes to other areas. That is only when we can say that we live in the same country and that we can die for this country. We must teach our young people to appreciate their country by ensuring that resources are given equitably in the country and not only in one area. I want to support this Bill very strongly and ensure that it sails through. I finish by commending the Minister for a job well done."
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