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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nyenze",
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        "legal_name": "Francis Mwanzia Nyenze (Deceased)",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, President Obama also talked about the challenges that we face; insecurity. He dwelt on it in depth and promised that the USA will continue partnering with Kenya in the war against terrorism. It is good to note that the US government is the biggest supporter of the war against terrorism in most countries in Africa and Asia. On good governance, President Obama said that the issues of democracy and respect for human rights are very important. He said that democracy does not stop with elections but it is a continuous process and, therefore, we should usher in democracy for this country to move forward. He also talked about women and youth, saying that in a team you should involve every player. He said that it is stupid when some members of the team are left behind. The team will lose. Therefore, we have to involve our women. I support what the Leader of the Majority Party has said. Instead of overemphasizing the issue of the two-thirds gender rule, we should have a 50-50 representation in elective office since women comprise 52 per cent of the Kenyan population. In order for us to be equal and move forward, let us have a 50-50 representation like in the Nordic countries and Rwanda. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, President Obama proved that he is an icon and a very able orator. He is blessed and wise leader of a powerful country. He talked of Africa and Kenya in particular, as being the next frontier because economic growth in Africa is unprecedented. Our economic growth is the fastest in the world. If you look at some of the reports that are coming out, you will see that Rwanda will register the biggest growth in the whole world. Therefore, let his visit unite us. Let us not fight each other. Let us be united in this democratic young country and move forward."
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