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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the second one was when this House gave authority to the Government to guarantee borrowing by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). Two to three years down the line, the docking is still as small as it was. This was meant to expand the Port of Mombasa. Sometimes it leaves us amazed at the speed with which these things are done and at the end of it, you wait for results, which you do not see. I think it is critical that at this point in time that we start asking ourselves what value we are getting from these debts. I want to refer you to Article 201(c) of the Constitution. It says that:- âThe burden and benefits of use of resources and public borrowing shall be shared equitably for present and future generationsâ. Right now, we have accumulated a lot of debts from past generations. It is really heavy on the present generation. We are just about to expand the ceiling for increased borrowing. It is important that we have it on record what these borrowings are going to do, that is going to benefit future generations. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I always admire the Speaker because he has two ears; one for consultation and one for listening to the debate. I would appreciate it if I could get both. Nonetheless, I will do with what is there."
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