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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chumel",
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        "legal_name": "Samuel Chumel Moroto",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity to also join my colleagues who are in support of this Bill. During the colonial period, Kapenguria was a closed district. I cannot understand the reasons. Those who came and opened the eyes of the members of that community came through Uganda. That is why, sometimes, we have a lot of respect for Ugandans than Kenyans. After we attained Independence, in 1965, Sessional Paper No.10 brought a lot of harm to the people in that region. They classified Kenya into two regions, namely, productive areas where you can get tea and coffee, and other areas which were totally marginalised and put aside. Up to now, this is just like a dream. We have a lot of hope from the new Constitution and the devolved governments. Many Papers and Bills have been passed since 1963, but up to now, nothing goes to the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL). As we were discussing the Motion on cattle rustling today, I realised that some Members of this House do not understand why people are practising cattle rustling. It is not a culture, it is because of pressure. People are faced with death and they have to look for a way to satisfy their needs so that they live even for another day. Roads bring opportunities. Some Members have mentioned other places. In Kapenguria, even access to learning institutions is not possible. Inspectors cannot go to schools to do their duties. As we talk about electricity in schools, we must realise that in some areas, nothing can happen because of lack of road network. I thank the Government for initiating the solar system because solar panels can be carried on shoulders or on donkeys and taken to schools. We are almost seeing light, but there is nothing beyond that. The Bill provides for classification of roads into two or three categories. However, most of the roads under the national Government are mostly concentrated on areas that are developed. When you go to areas that are neglected, you will see low class roads that are supposed to be under the county governments. The Committee of this House in charge of roads should look into this issue so that we can see where the problem is. We can also make a protest. You hear people demonstrating and speaking out, what is termed as incitement. It is not incitement. It bothers them and they have to vomit it out to relieve themselves. Those who are oppressing others are running up and down saying that, that is incitement. When they do their part, it is not incitement, but when we raise our voices, they call it incitement. As I talk, there are areas in which we do not feel the presence of the Government. The highest Government officer that we get in certain areas is an assistant chief. Recently, I attended a function in the presence of a county commissioner and an official from the national Government. The dancers who entertained us praised retired President Moi. They did not know that Moi is no longer the President. They only knew the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. They know that he died and so the only person who is still living is Moi. This is because these areas are not well represented. It is only teachers who tell the people that we have a new President. It is only the other day when our President Uhuru Kenyatta came to Kapenguria that people recognised the changes but the old ones still refer to the former President. I know it is not only in Kapenguria where we have problems. Much attention should be given to Kapenguria, Lodwar, Lokitaung and Maralal. That is where the Independence of Kenya The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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