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    "id": 518060,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/518060/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Sakaja",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13131,
        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "I would like to tell any Accounting Officer in this country that times have changed. We are going to unearth cartels to the greatest extent that we can. We must give our young people an opportunity. The youth and women of this country are not looking for favors. All they need is an opportunity to prove themselves. They have the ability, energy and capacity to do business. As I conclude, I would like to deeply thank the Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade where I sit. We are represented here by the Vice-Chairman, hon. Gaichuhie. I would like to thank hon. Benjamin Langat because from the pre-publication period they have supported this Bill. I would also like to thank the legal office in Parliament for its support throughout this process. I would like to thank the Young Parliamentarians Association for pushing and supporting this Bill in both Houses because we have membership in the Senate and the National Assembly. I would like to thank the Senate for having dealt with this Bill. It could have been faster but we thank them all the same for not rejecting it. I would like to thank as well the Executive. The Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and Planning has tried to make sure that young people get these opportunities. Her Youth Advisor, Lydia Mathia, has been at the forefront of pushing for this procurement Bill. There is a one-lady army at the registration of these certificates and her name is Ms. Otunga. She has really gone out of her way. For the past three years, Ms. Otunga has really stood for young people. She has been the secretariat with a few people making sure that these businesses are registered. We would like to assure them of our support. I would like to urge the President to expedite and sign this Bill once we have completed the process at which tail-end we are, so that our young people can start reaping the benefits of this Government, appreciating and making money through the Government. With those remarks, I support this Bill."
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