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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mutunga",
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        "legal_name": "John Kanyuithia Mutunga",
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    "content": "supported like other Kenyans. Two days ago, several families lost everything they had. We even had some people dying. And after reporting this matter, up to now, no action has been taken by the Government. We would like to know exactly what we should therefore do, now that we are not even getting the necessary support from the Government. I would also like to reiterate that what is happening on social media is likely to break this country into pieces. Even if we have differences, we should not bring them to such an extent that we wish people death. What happened yesterday is very unfair. The kind of comments that were all over social media are unfair. We would like this country to be held together especially in respect of humanity. I support the Motion in the sense that it is coming at a time when we all know who a Member of Parliament really is. In my own definition, I am a first-timer in this Parliament. This is the first time I am being in Parliament, but I have collected a few issues concerning who really a Member of Parliament is to the public. I have been a consultant working for many companies. Even payment, let me be very clear, is an issue when you are a Member of Parliament, for the work you have done, especially if you do the work when you are already in the House. I think we need a committee of this House to destigmatise parliamentarians. I think parliamentarians are stigmatised in this country. First of all, you are not regarded as an equal professional when you go out there. That is not right. So, when it comes to pension, the Members, irrespective of the names are equal to the task. They need to be given opportunity to do their work. Us, as a House, should also interact with them. I do not know what mechanism we shall use, but there should be a mechanism for us to interact with them once or so often, so that we can inform them or guide them on what we need to be done. I would also like the issue of pension to be taken seriously. Pensioners are mainly senior citizens. You realise what happens to pensioners. They suffer a great deal. Most of the cases I am dealing with in my constituency require intervention for pensioners to be paid, especially teachers. We need an oversight committee in this House to oversee what happens in the management of pension funds for the various other interested parties out there. I support the Motion. Thank you."
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