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    "speaker_name": "Hon. George Risa Sunkuyia",
    "speaker_title": "The Member for Kajiado West",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Kajiado West for having elected me to this House. This is my first time here. They elected me thrice as their councilor in those years, then Member of the County Assembly (MCA) and Deputy Speaker. I would also like to take this time to congratulate you for your appointment to the Speaker’s Panel. The Constitution in Article 71 on agreements relating to natural resource states: “(1) A transaction is subject to ratification by Parliament if it- (a) involves the grant of a right or concession by or on behalf of any person, including the national government, to another person for the exploitation of any natural resource of Kenya.” Article 71(2) states thus: “(2) Parliament shall enact legislation providing for the classes of transactions subject to ratification under clause (1).” We have an opportunity to ratify this Agreement so that the people of Kenya can benefit. There was an argument whether ratification will take place in this House. Our people will benefit because water is life. It will also enhance co-operation and sustainable development leading to equitable and reasonable utilisation of resources. Water has social and economic value to our people. We should, therefore, benefit from the resources around us. I support."
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