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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, as we engage the county governments, we need to develop new sports. I concur with Sen. G.G Kariuki that we have bullfighting in Kakamega County and donkey racing in Lamu County. We can, therefore, develop these sports. We can move from one county to another to see what other Kenyans are able to do. In Kakamega County, for example, we also have cock fighting. It will be a privilege for Senators to visit Kakamega and see how this activity is done. That is why the county governments are very important. Madam Temporary Speaker, during the President’s Speech in the First Session, he talked about building five stadia. But with the involvement of the Council of Governors, we will ensure that, at least, a stadium is built in every county to boost sporting activities. As we know the national Government tried, through the Kenya Football Federation, to ensure that, at least, structures are set up in the sub-counties. With the support of the county Governments, these structures will be developed in a better way. At the moment, we are enjoying watching champions from other parts of the world. But it is also important we enjoy watching our own local champions. Madam Temporary Speaker, I have also seen the amendment regarding alcohol and drug abuse in this country. Alcohol and drug abuse have become a disaster in this country. As a result, it is the women and children who suffer most. Therefore, it is important that we consider this amendment so that, at least, even the county assemblies are able to come up with Bills that will regulate alcohol and drug abuse. This is because our young people and fathers are dying because of consuming illicit brews. Madam Temporary Speaker, I have also seen amendments to the Pyrethrum Act. When I was growing up, pyrethrum was a very important cash crop, but along the way, something happened. We are losing in the international market. It is important that we put this into consideration and revive this sector. This is important because it is going to create jobs and the one-third gender rule will be considered. Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to support the Bill."
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