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    "id": 535279,
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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": "the oversight responsibility so that at the end of the day, rather than talking about the dragon which we know about--- We know about this problem of corruption. It is the one that denies opportunities to many. As we speak about corruption, as Kenyans, it is easy to point fingers but it appears like this dragon of corruption has entered into the blood stream or DNA of the majority of Kenyans. If this has to be tackled, it has to be tackled from the household unit all the way to the national level. If you look at how we get people in leadership positions, many times, the electorate will look at what you have but not at substance. They will not even look at your focus but they will look at what you will give the people. As we tackle the issue of corruption this must be addressed from our values. What values do we impact in our children? What do we impact? You realize this is spread in all the sectors. You have seen issues that come up in the places of worship. As we applaud the President, it is high time we facilitate investment in those sectors that drive the economy. Even in countries that we say have moved faster than us, what is it they have done yet as Kenya we have not done? So we can invest in research and in development. That way, we can create economy that is based on knowledge. As we do this, we need to enhance those investments so that at the end of the day, we can also move fast. As Members talk here, let people carry their crosses. The governors are saying they need the Deputy President to do this or that. If you have been named, carry your cross but do not go to other people to ask them to take responsibility. If it is individual, let the individuals do what they must do and leave others to do what they are supposed to do. Many governors are just spending money to sabotage development carried out by Members of Parliament. Let the money be spent for the purpose that it is intended for. As I end, the President should do what he is supposed to do. We are with you, do not fear politics. Carry on transforming the country."
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