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    "id": 542919,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/542919/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nyenze",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1987,
        "legal_name": "Francis Mwanzia Nyenze (Deceased)",
        "slug": "francis-mwanzia-nyenze"
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    "content": "Surprisingly, out of ten fastest growing economies, six are in sub-Saharan Africa. After Kenya rebased its economy, it became the sixth largest economy in the whole of Africa. Now, we are lucky because we have gold in Kakamega, iron ore in Taita Taveta, coal in Kitui, oil in Turkana and natural gas elsewhere. Each African country is blessed. Not only can we develop economies based on mineral resources, but also on good governance. For example, Rwanda experienced genocide less than 20 years ago, but today it is one of the fastest growing economies. It is pulling most of the foreign direct investment. It is one of the leading countries in Africa because of governance. So, we need to set our priorities right. One way is to be strong and sort our problems instead of waiting for countries like France to come and intervene whenever there is a conflict in Africa like it has done in Mali and Ivory Coast. Africans should have a standing army to tackle any conflict that arises instead of relying on Europeans, Chinese or Americans. The other area which we should look at, if we want this continent to develop, is value addition. A speaker before me said that Africa cannot manufacture a needle. I disagree. Africa manufactures basic things. We have to invest a lot in research and development. We have to add value to our products, whether we produce tea or iron. We should add value by refining our products, so that we can compete in the international market. A country that is not with the other African countries may not develop, but I am sure the Pan-African Parliament will pass legislation that will tackle these issues. If it is on trade, they should form trading blocs that are favourable to Africans. You have seen the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) tackling conflicts and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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