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    "id": 476646,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. M’uthari",
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        "id": 1576,
        "legal_name": "Joseph M'eruaki M'uthari",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker the Constitution encourages participation and involvement of Kenyans. Therefore, in that spirit, those matters can be discussed earlier and then funds can be allocated according to the priorities which can serve Kenyans best. When we go to the county level, we talk about marginalization. That even happens from within a given county. You may go to one area of the county and find that it has been neglected because of one reason or the other although, to larger extent, the neglect is contributed by the people. This is because every region in Kenya has had representation in this House since the beginning. What did the leaders do to represent their people and how is their representation? Many a times, it is easier to blame the problem outside there. But we do not look at the individual leadership and whether the people are doing what is right or not for the intended course. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, even the whole clamour around the referendum is just a matter of being relevant to some quarters or some people. But it is not geared towards serving the interest of Kenyans. Many people in this clamour supported the new Constitution. We are just trying to create a situation where poor Kenyans are engaged in meetings and talk about their problems. But there is nothing to tell them on how they can solve the problems that they face. With those remarks, I support this Report. Let Kenyans be led. Let them accept the leadership. If people were elected into office, they should be accepted. Those who were not elected should wait for another time. That is because there is always another time. Thank you."
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