{"id":542921,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/542921/?format=json","text_counter":355,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Nyenze","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":1987,"legal_name":"Francis Mwanzia Nyenze (Deceased)","slug":"francis-mwanzia-nyenze"},"content":"programmes. However, the real reason is they are targeting African resources because this is one of the richest continents in terms of mineral resources. When an African country is approached by a rich country from the West or East, it is very difficult to negotiate alone. However, when we have a trading bloc, PAP and we also form something that can compete with the World Trade Organisation (WTO), European Union (EU) or Asian countries, we will be stronger. However, when a small, poor and struggling country is promised goodies in exchange for the good minerals that they have, it does not gain. So, I support this idea of PAP. It is good that we appointed very good people. I am sure hon. Rachel, hon. Millie, hon. Zakayo Cheruiyot and the others are very effective Members to that Parliament. I would urge them that when time comes, because now it will be elective, they stand and represent us in that Parliament. I support."}