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    "id": 518048,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/518048/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nyamweya",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 391,
        "legal_name": "Manson Oyongo Nyamweya",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me a chance to also contribute. I want to thank the Senate. If you look at the amendments that they have brought, they are minimal. I urge Members that we accept these amendments as we move on. If we bring anything that will require amendments then it will mean that we form a joint Committee to resolve the issues. However, in the spirit of being the Parliament of this country, let us accept these amendments. We may discuss about the names and the definitions, but what is important is the sincerity of implementing what should be done. We have talked about it here, that the youth have no resources and knowledge. The biggest challenge is that they do not have knowledge. They need to be trained. Money is not the issue. What is required of any person is trust. The youths need to be trusted if they are going to participate in this. We need to trust that the youth are able to deliver when they are given work. The worst situation would be those who are well off hiding behind the youth and then forming companies. These wealthy people sit at home and send their kids to go and look for business. It will not be any different from the situation as it is presently. So, the critical question is this: Can we truly live the spirit of the Act? I am talking about recognizing the groups which are mentioned here, that is the disadvantaged groups such as the youth and the women. If we do so, they will be able to grow. If we trust them, they will grow. However, if we do not trust them, even if we bring all the amendments that we think are nice, we will remain where we are. I am afraid to say that if you look at the tenders that are taking place---"
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