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    "id": 742863,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Keynan",
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        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": "happening in Tanzania. On the contrary, year in year out, we have an NSSF that is controversy- ridden. It has become another tag for corruption. We must deal with the situation at hand. In terms of legislation, we have some of the best legal frameworks, but they are not adhered to. Two years ago, His Excellency the President released the Mwongozo rules, but none is being followed. What happened to that report that we expected would have collapsed so many parastatals into some key profit-making parastatals? I believe it was beaten because the cartels, tender-preneurs and experts in looting do not want to see a vibrant functioning independent profit-making parastatal sector. Over the years, they have lived off the parastatals. I am afraid even the SGR, if not well managed and saboteurs ruthlessly dealt with, might a few years down the line become just another project like the Kenya Airways, Mumias Sugar Company, Uchumi, Telcom Kenya, Kenya Railways and the Rift Valley Railways. These issues must be addressed collectively and head on. That is the only way we can safeguard our title as a premier nation, not only in East Africa, but in Africa. Unfortunately, other countries are now catching up with us. We must stand for the tag of being a premier nation, which our forefathers zealously fought for. It is our time as leaders to stand firm and protect these quasi Government entities that we have created. At times I ask myself if, indeed, we are prepared to take this country to the next level of development. I am privileged to have also served as a Member of the Parliamentary Service Commission. Two weeks ago, we advertised for some positions and you saw the long queues. I was shocked to see thousands of Kenyans queue outside Parliament in search for employment opportunities. That tells you the level of unemployment and displeasure by our youth. It is a challenge to the leadership of this country. We must stand firm for the interest of the youth because a country that does not believe in the protection of the young generation, will never grow. It is the youth who cause monumental changes when it comes to voting. You heard what happened in the UK. Those who caused the unexpected are the youth. They decided to go to the ballot to vote and the unexpected happened! I want to challenge the leadership of this country, regardless of whether one is in the Opposition or the Government, to stand firm for the right of the youth in particular those indicated as unemployed because they are the ones who will safeguard the interest of this country."
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