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    "content": "We should not forget that once our girls finish secondary schools and some primary schools, because of lack of school fees, they simply get married. There is no security in some of these marriages. They should go back to school to get education, but because of the level of poverty, without such a fund, it is impossible for them to get tertiary education. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in Machakos, we get so many young people passing through primary school education but only 2 per cent end up in tertiary institutions because of lack of fees. Many parents have resulted to selling their property and ended up being poor because many of these youth do not complete their education. So we need a fund which can help these people push through and get decent education, come back and be useful in the society. We have so many idlers, not because they want to be idlers but because they have not had the opportunity to further their education and become useful citizens. We are losing our children and as leaders, it is important that we take up this matter seriously and take an action that will make a difference in this country. Our children do not want to be only associated with village polytechnics. They want to go to institutes of technology where they come out with a name and are able to do things on their own to become innovate and create jobs for themselves. So, I would urge hon. Members to support this Motion so that we can make a difference. I would also like to urge the Mover of the Motion to include the county MPs in this endavour so that we may be partners and also help in executing this fund. I am sure we can work together and make a difference with this Motion."
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