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    "id": 675030,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mbui",
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        "legal_name": "Robert Mbui",
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    "content": "programmes. They thought it is their money because it was said ni pesa ya wazee . We told them it is for the elderly, but not those who work for the Government. It is important we address this. I would also like to point out that as we address this issue, there are those who have been recruited into Nyumba Kumi Initiative . It is a very good initiative that will help us have better security in our regions. These people are also not being paid. When we finish with the village elders, we have to find a way of addressing the Nyumba Kumi Initiative . They are also expected to work. We need to find a way by which we can encourage and pay our people fairly. If we do not make payment to these people, corruption gets in. This is what will happen, if the villager manager is not being paid and there is land dispute, chances are that the person who is willing to give him some little money to assist their case will be the one who will win the case irrespective of what is fair and just. That is because if they do not get paid, somebody has to pay for their time and effort. If we continue in the way we are, we will be encouraging corruption within our villages. That is something we need to completely deal with. Finally, I am made to believe that similar Motions have been tabled and discussed in the previous Parliaments. This is something I have queried several times. I do not know the purpose of this House, if we will discuss Motions and agree and every Member here says “yes”, but nothing gets done. Maybe we need to agree that this is a new Parliament which is a budget- making one. Maybe we need to push some of our agenda when we are making the Budget for this country. We should not just “urge” but also insist and ensure that whatever we say becomes a matter of law. We are legislators. We cannot legislate in vain but for a purpose. On this one, let us ensure those village managers, at least, feel the impact of this 11th Parliament of this Republic by the time we are finishing our term. With those few remarks, I support. I urge my colleagues to do the same. Thank you."
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