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    "id": 381781,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Hassan",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Hassan Omar Hassan Sarai",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First and foremost, I support this Motion. Whether we like it or not, harambee has become a phenomenon that is accepted as a way of culture or a way of life in Kenya on literally every front. As the Mover of the Motion intends, we need to streamline this important industry because it is a multi-billion shilling industry that needs to have some form and order. I do believe, in addition to setting up criteria for projects that qualify for harambee contributions, we must stipulate the objects of fundraising. Fundraising must be an act of philanthropy by people who are well endowed and who wish to voluntarily support general causes that improve the well being of society. Harambee can be a matter of CSR by top corporates in this country; be it Safaricom and other huge profit making organizations that might entrust themselves in giving back to society. But harambee must never be about politics. For a very long time, the political class has been synonymous with harambees and the politicians in totality are taken to be private avenues for development. I can tell you, including yourself and Members of this Senate on a daily basis, even those who are looking at their Short Message Services (SMS) now, it is likely that somebody is asking for a contribution towards fees for their child, a medical bill, et cetera. As we streamline this industry, we must create interest in people to generate funds that can support some of the development work around education and the social well being without necessarily placing the absolute burden on the political class in its entirety. I think it has prejudiced our political environment for a very long time. Many times we have got less than the leaders that we deserve as a society and a country. People must be told that harambee is not just about a politician. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I remember a situation where there was an order in some public housing for people to vacate. They wanted to rush to court to get interim orders to stop The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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