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    "content": "the eviction. They called me as the Senator for the County of Mombasa. This was because of a debt of Kshs20,000. I asked them how many they were in the neighbourhood and if they were working for certain institutions. They said that they were about 500 residents. I asked them to contribute each Kshs400 and whether that would not be cheaper than one politician giving them the entire amount of money. I also thought that this idea would save their essence of survival or existence. So, I requested them to do so. It must be made clear in the minds of Kenyan people that this is not just about the politician because you gave him your vote. It must be a social obligation for all of us to participate effectively in supporting our community. I have friends who have been in productive employment for a longer period than I have been. I know their net earnings and worth, but if faced by such an issue, they call me and tell me that there is somebody who requires my support. I always ask them why they cannot also support that person because this is about our social obligation in its entirety. As we proceed, we must emancipate the perception of our people that this cannot only be about politicians. If this is about politicians then those who are less endowed in life will not have an opportunity to step in the corridors of the Senate, the National Assembly or any other corridor of power that requires elective political competition. I have seen ward representatives who hail from certain wards. Their tribulations are known, but the minute they declare that they want to become ward representatives, even their neighbours who know that they potentially slept hungry last night, gives them a structure for school fees. Can they lead the community no matter the intentions they have and the sacrifices they can make to the society?"
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