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    "id": 629563,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng.) Gumbo",
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        "legal_name": "Nicholas Gumbo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to also contribute to this Bill. The sad story of Africa has always been the paradox that in more cases than one, we seem to be selling our wealth to buy poverty. Africa is one of the places on earth which is very well endowed with natural resources. But those natural resources have been exploited by people who, in truth, do not have the interest of Africans at heart. I think it is important that we are bringing a law which will classify the natural resources whose transaction is subject to ratification. Passing law is one thing; scrutinizing the agreements is another. There is a lot of mischief that goes into agreements, especially those that appertain to natural resources. I would want to believe that when those agreements are brought to this House, whether we are here or not, successive Parliaments will be looking at these Bills. A lot of time will be spent. Normally, the devil is in the details and so, the provisions made will only be those that will ensure the people of Kenya and communities from where those natural resources are being exploited derive maximum benefit from them. I thank you for the opportunity and I support."
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