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    "id": 561078,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/561078/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Bowen",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "David Kangongo Bowen",
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    "content": "The huge sums of monies that we are appropriating are monies contributed by the taxpayers, who in turn want to see value for that money. We are appropriating funds to Ministries and departments, but the biggest problem that we have in this country is corruption. We want to see the Ministries and departments to which we are appropriating money use it wisely. It is sad that Kenyans have lost Kshs800 million in a scam involving the National Youth Service (NYS). We were told that three individuals wanted to run away with Kshs826 million. I believe that those who were involved will be brought to book. I hope that no money has been lost so far. I hope that the whole story is not a cover-up. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Government for setting aside money for power generation. About 70 per cent of Kenyans still live in darkness. The reduction of power installation fees from Kshs35, 000 to Kshs15, 000 will encourage many Kenyans to apply for electricity connection. We want to see our youth using the reduction of the electricity connection fee as an incentive for engaging themselves in small-scale self employment activities that use electricity. We also want to see the cost of living going down in this country. The prices of goods and services should go down."
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