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    "id": 600405,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mbui",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1750,
        "legal_name": "Robert Mbui",
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    "content": "Recently, I read in the headlines of a local periodical that frogs and snakes were found in one of our senior government offices in Machakos County. I do not know whether these were traditional things that were being collected for future use or they were meant to scare away potential thieves in the county or they were meant to protect the thieves from being caught. It seems that Machakos County is a step ahead because we are already collecting paraphernalia that is involved in traditional issues to ensure that our region is safe. In the counties, cultural shows are supposed to be encouraged. We have noted in our county that instead of having cultural shows we have had hip hop shows in Machakos People’s Park. I would imagine that if this were to become law, we would encourage our county government to ensure that it encourages people to come up with traditional songs. When we have a Ministry of Tourism within the county, it should bring in people to see cultural practices of Machakos people and not to bring hip hop stars from outside who teach our youth what is not positive. Let us be proud. The national Government can allow that, but county governments should block and ensure that their own are the ones that are showcased in their regions. That would be very positive. I encourage our county governments to do that. As I finish, the Constitution is clear that the Government must recognise and protect every community’s traditional cultural values. It is there in the Constitution. It also states that the Government has to reflect the face of this country. It is unfortunate that this Government has two faces that are seen and not the 40 faces of our ethnic groups. It is important that all Kenyans are brought together so that when you speak Kenyan, it is Kamba, Kikuyu, Luo and everyone. It is important that, that is done. This law is going to be used to ensure that, that happens so that all of us are together. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, thank you for the opportunity. I support this Bill."
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