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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Henry Rotich",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury",
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    "content": "While finalising this Budget, we consulted Kenyans from all walks of life. I want to thank the contributors for their keen interest in wanting Kenya to develop and prosper. Allow me, Hon. Speaker, to sample a few of the contributions. Both Mr. Muito and Mr. Suresh from the Nairobi City County underscored the need for the Government to allocate resources and to provide tax incentives to support industries. I fully agree with this sentiment, the Government is keen on facilitating our industries to create jobs and expand our manufacturing base, including for exports. I will, therefore, be detailing some tax incentives and other policy measures to boost our industries in line with the theme of this Budget. I also agree with Ms. Cherotich from Baringo County, who emphasised the need to invest more in health, especially in maternal healthcare, to enable women particularly in the rural and remote areas, to give birth with the help of skilled medical attendants. According to her, this will ensure that healthy babies are raised and it will also reduce mother and infant deaths. As you are aware, maternal health care is a key initiative of the Jubilee Government. In this regard, we should all recognise the tremendous contribution of our First Lady, in championing maternal health care in all counties."
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