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    "id": 493687,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/493687/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. King’ola",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Patrick Makau King'ola",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. From the outset, I want to support this Motion. I also want to congratulate the Government for introducing the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, the Women Enterprise Development Fund, Uwezo Fund, the Equalisation Fund and the Fund for the aged. They say that live begins at 40. Most people nowadays are marrying at the age of 35. This is the time when most people are serious. If we introduce a fund that will take care of the people between the ages of 35 and 50 years, I can assure you that it will be utilized. As it is now, most of the youths do not even know how to use funds. When they get funds, they are not well trained. In the whole country, there is lack of civic education. In most constituencies and districts, the Youth Enterprise Development Fund and the Women Enterprise Development Fund are not utilized. As a nation, we need to educate our people and train them on how to apply for and utilize funds. This Motion seeks to have the Government address discrimination against this group. It is high time the nation gave equal opportunities to all Kenyans, regardless of the age and sex. If we do this, we will realize Vision 2030 by 2020, as the President was saying. The most developed nations have their populace between the ages of 35 and 50. This is when human beings start to realize their potential and capabilities. So, if we discriminate this group, we will not be doing justice. As other speakers have said, the Mover must bring a Bill after this, so that we can support and pass it, so as to have a fund to be utilised by this age group. I support the Motion."
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