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    "id": 371263,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. M’uthari",
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        "legal_name": "Joseph M'eruaki M'uthari",
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    "content": "Hon. Deputy Speaker, I stand to support this Motion. This cancer called “corruption” is the greatest enemy of this Republic. If we could stop some of this wastage, we could have enough money to invest in the necessary sectors of our economy. We could provide services where they are required and pay what is supposed to be paid. But the amount of waste that occurs through corrupt deals is one of the reasons why, as a country, we stagnate in this part of the world when we compare ourselves and other countries. Through the Vision 2030, we aspire to be a middle income generating country. We cannot reach that level unless this House comes up with laws and policies to make corruption very expensive. It is because of corruption that many things are not moving and our services are very expensive. They are expensive because people take advantage. They organize for deals and they are paid the money that should go to investments, education and research. In this country, we mostly spend and the money that is available for research or development is limited. We pay bills that are not supposed to be paid. I support this Motion that the Government should not engage in paying these kinds of payments like it has happened with the Goldenberg. It is likely to happen and this House has a responsibility. Instead of urging, we should resolve that this should not be allowed. I support the Motion."
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