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    "id": 614361,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/614361/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. J.K. Ng’ang’a",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 54,
        "legal_name": "Joseph Nganga Kiuna",
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    "content": "make a follow up and make sure that whatever law we have enacted is implemented. We, Kenyans are very good in making laws but, when it comes to their implementation stage, it does not work very well. Hon. Speaker, remember how people have been talking about the four Asian Tigers who have free trade. We were the ones who started free trade but when it came to its implementation stage, we were unable to move forward. For that reason, I support this Bill. However, we also need to be very careful and have a common stand as a nation on the way we are supposed to follow. We do not have to go in blindly. I know we can take advantage of our economic strength in the Eastern Bloc, but we also need to understand that we have competitors from our neighbouring countries. We need to be very steady and cautious. For example, if you look at our neighbouring country Tanzania, you may think that they are behind us economically but, the way they are moving, if we are not careful, they will take advantage of all our gains and move ahead of us. Hon. Speaker, we need to be very cautious. Whatever roadmaps we have made, let us make sure that we stick to them and not deviate. I sympathize and get worried because we have a young Jua Kali industry. I know many Kenyans are innovative and creative. If we can take advantage of this sector, we will be wealthy. However, all the strengths of those Kenyans go down the drain. As we make those treaties and laws to facilitate our young entrepreneurs, let us make maximum use of our neighbouring counties. Let our young entrepreneurs market our products. I feel ashamed when I see goods imported from India and yet, we can afford to make them in Kenya. It is high time we made sure that whatever we have passed is implemented. We should make serious follow ups. Those few people who are obstacles to the implementation of these laws should be held liable. We need to tackle the disease of corruption from all corners, if we are going to make any meaningful change."
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