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    "id": 355103,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kabando wa Kabando",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion. (sound technical hitch) ---packaging the same information, consistently disseminating the same information to the public, so that it is easily understood what loads of work and achievements are attained. I say this with humility and understanding that the majority of the Members in this House now are new; Perhaps, because of that, you may appreciate the sort of criticism that went to their predecessors, that is those whom you unseated because of propaganda perpetrated mostly by civil society – I do not mean all of them. They get facilitated by powers that have no undertaking, commitment to the sovereignty of, or patriotism to, this country. Therefore, it is very encouraging to see the Leader of the Majority Party rising to give a summary of a programme which will be followed; it has details of exactly what this Government will achieve. If there is any House that achieved milestones, then it was the Tenth Parliament. For us to match its achievements (sound hitch) will require a lot of synergy, co-operation and even planning. We are, therefore, supporting this Motion not simply because it has been moved, but because it is going to ease--- (sound hitch) ---by making our constituencies, the Republic of Kenya and all stakeholders be with us in a journey of taking this country to new heights of development. How many Kenyans know that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has removed pension for individuals who have left other disciplines and professions in order to enter into the very unpredictable arena of politics? This is a simple way of appreciation of a worker. When this country is talking about expanding the National Social Security Fund we are saying that the representatives of the people of Kenya shall not be entitled to a pension, even if they want--- (sound hitch But we must say that as one House we will appreciate the elected legislators of the Republic of Kenya in the right way. How many Kenyans really know the professional qualifications of the women elected here? How many appreciate what it took a county woman representative to move from on village to the other in order to come to this House? How many Kenyans know that--- (sound hitch) ---lawyers, bankers, engineers, philosophers, political scientists and so on? How many Kenyans appreciate that hon. Kajwang was a pioneer of the freedoms of the student movement in this country and I succeeded him. In conclusion, this Motion calls for the strengthening of the public relations and communication department of this House. Many weeks after the elections the IEBC was still on air telling Kenyans to appreciate the results, and to maintain peace. Every evening we see a State corporation giving one communication or the other. In the last week we have seen every parastatal buying space to congratulate the President and his Deputy for"
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