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    "id": 726817,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wetangula",
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        "legal_name": "Timothy Wanyonyi Wetangula",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me a chance to also contribute to this Motion. When we talk about national values and principles of governance, Article 10 of our Constitution says national values and principles of governance bind all State organs, State officers and public officers and all persons whenever any of them applies or interprets the Constitution; enacts, applies or interprets any law; and makes or implements public policy and decisions. These are the words enshrined in our Constitution. Article 10(2) of the Constitution gives the principles of governance, which include patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere used to refer to our society as “man eat man society” because we are involved in a cut-throat competition that does not add value to anything. We are trying to get rich at a faster pace than even our resources can sustain. People are given a chance to serve and they get down getting rich instead of being servant leaders. Jesus said that when you want to be a leader you must be a servant. That is what is lacking in our country. We see every day, even somebody who graduates from university today wants to drive a big car, own a good home – he wants to do big things. This is what is eating into our moral fabric. We do not care anymore. Your neighbour is dying of hunger. Right now we are seeing cattle rustling, people being executed, people who just do not care about anything. We must also take moral responsibility as a nation. 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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