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    "content": "Looking at the Motion, it has been moved by Sen. Ongoro, but this is a challenge to the whole nation because she is reminding us that we have a problem which has not been solved for all the years we have been independent. Therefore, it is a challenge to all the institutions of Government because we are all elected by the people of Kenya with the hope that we shall see to it that we reduce most of the problems being experienced by Kenyans. After being elected as Government and also as Members of the Senate, the National Assembly and county assemblies, we have abdicated our responsibilities. We are cunningly waiting for somebody to come with a Motion here as if we have never had the opportunity to do what the Motion is urging the Government to do. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Government of Kenya and the county governments are elected by the people of Kenya for the people and to serve the people of Kenya. This does not just mean mere security and protection at night, but also food security and societal security. Our people must live in harmony in their homes. I have been a Member of Parliament for quite a number of years. However, it does not please me because, probably, I will leave this world having not found solutions to those problems and hoping that we shall see them come to an end. The way things are moving on today, Sen. Ongoro can be here for the next 40 years, but the solution will not have been found. We have to change our perception of life in Kenya. Either we are here as traders or for the people of Kenya. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I look at the Senate and see a Member banging the table because he has heard a new thing and can condemn it in the best language that he knows. There are two ways where some people are very good at criticism. To them, this is a virtue. There are other people who believe in seeing solutions. I feel sad that we are now debating this Motion. After a half an hour, we will all leave and forget about it. None of us or the Committee on Implementation has been able to even at one time force any implementation. I think the only thing that the Committee of Sen. Wako can help us with is to sit down with that bulky Constitution that he was holding in his hands and invite other Senators like Sen. Ongoro and others to come and give advice so that we can venture into a new mechanism that can control the entire situation. It does not matter how much it will cost us. Many of us come from the rural area and see children carrying babies whereas the well-to-do women are not carrying babies because they know how to protect themselves. Therefore, this problem only affects the poor in society. We know too well that in almost every village, drugs are being sold openly, but there is nobody who can stand firm to oppose it and take some people to court. Maybe that is the time we shall have seen the light so that we can move forward. I do not believe in making many statements. I have made many statements in my life and even talked for two hours in Parliament while the late Martin Shikuku and hon. Mwithaga used to talk for a whole day. However, looking back at the HANSARD reports, what have we achieved other than the same problems? It is about people coming in and leaving. People have a lot of hope in the intelligence of Senators here, for example, the Deputy Speaker, Sen. Wako and Sen. Ongoro, all in the hope of having a beautiful country. But after being sworn in, you will find the House empty after 15 minutes. There 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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