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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Gathecha",
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        "legal_name": "Annah Nyokabi Gathecha",
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    "content": "one of the best things that will happen in this country. We are a developing country; we are viewed as one of the top countries in Africa in terms of industrialization, and so we must ensure that we have a regulatory body. If you look at most of the areas where construction is taking place, buildings are falling down. Why is that the case? There is nobody to question the contractor on the materials used and anything to do with standardization. This is because we do not have a body that should ensure that high standards are attained. It is selfish of the Engineers Regulatory Authority (ERA) to say that we have 28,000 engineers in this country who are not regularised. If they were honest they would tell us that we only have 1,500 engineers who have certification. It is a big shame considering that our population is moving towards the 50 million people mark; they want to continue holding on to this industry and keeping other people out for their own selfishness. We must bring everybody on board and regulate areas that are going to participate in the growth and development of this country. We need to ensure that the youth of this country are employed. That is how we will create opportunities for all. I support this Bill and thank Hon. Cecilia for bringing it forth. It is a testament that women in this country, especially women Members of Parliament, are contributing significantly to the growth and development of this country."
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