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    "id": 37100,
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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mbau",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Elias Peter Mbau",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, hon. Members are aware that the resources that have been provided for small scale enterprises are being channelled through private banking institutions as opposed to the existing Government institutions, for instance, the Kenya Industrial Estates, which had a wide network in the country, and can train and equip the youth to take up such endeavours. The public and, in particular, the young people brought out the plight of the educated and skilled youth who are sprawling in the country side, unemployed, idle or are under-employed. The Committee, therefore, recommends that in order to generate employment, there is need to revise, and invest in all local industries such as the Pan-African Paper Mills, Numerical Machining Complex, textile industries like Kicomi and Rivatex; and Ramisi Sugar company, among others, so that we are able to provide and create gainful employment for our young population. On provision of basic social services, during the Nairobi public hearing, the Committee was particularly moved by the plight of persons with albinism in Kenya. These are people who cannot enjoy a simple stroll in the sun without the risk of developing cancer, but who out of stigmatization are openly relegated to the confines of the Jua Kali Sector, where they are continuously exposed to the damaging effects of the sun. The Committee was presented with a moving story of Agnes and Master Victor. Agnes lost her eyesight to the ravaging effects of cancer, but is luckier than those who have lost their lives. Master Victor was the young boy who needs a guarantee to lead a normal life like every other Kenyan. However, he runs the risk of ending up like Agnes if he does not have access to sun screen considered only a luxury item by the Government. The Committee, therefore, recommends that funds be urgently voted to provide free sun screen to these people and provide more cancer screening machines. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the public was also concerned on the access to health facilities, and in particular, the shortage of health staff and drugs. The Government has not met its obligation of allocating 15 per cent of the national Budget to the health sector in line with the Abuja Declaration, to which Kenya is a signatory. The Committee recommends that additional resources be provided to recruit additional medical personnel, adequate equipment and drugs."
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