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"content": "should employ modern technology to reign in poachers. Those caught poaching should be imprisoned for life. Hon. Speaker, Sir, lastly, I would like to say that so long there is demand for tusks, poachers will always find ways of bypassing game rangers and indulging in their trade. Poverty has fuelled this problem. Since the Jubilee Government has promised Kenyans a double-digit economic growth, we want that to be achieved. We want to see an economic growth similar to that of China and South-East Asian countries. If the economy grows that fast, there will be something for everybody. Instead of killing elephants, people will be engaged in other economic activities. However, as long as there are ten multi-billionaires in Kenya and 39 million beggars, that situation will never be tenable because many people are living in abject poverty. They can barely put food on the table. When you tell them not to kill elephants, it is like you are telling the people of my constituency âDo not use wood to build. Do not use charcoalâ. They cannot afford gas or any other source of energy. They have to rely on that forest. When they cut trees to get firewood, they engage in desertification. The Government should grow the economy and provide alternative sources of income in order for the people to realize their dreams. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, with those few remarks, I beg to support this Motion."
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