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    "content": "The same problem is now bedeviling the people of Ethiopia despite huge economic strides. We are told their economy is growing at 10 per cent per annum. That problem is not unique to Kenyans. Lebanon has always been driven by the so called Shia-Sunni Muslim divide. Syria is currently having a Shia-Sunni ethnic struggle. So, it is a universal problem. That is a complex problem. Several theorists have grappled with how to deal with it with less success. Some people are suggesting that we adopt a parliamentary system of Government as a way to cure the problem of ethnicity. I doubt that can be a remedy. In some of those countries, I mentioned with the problem of ethnicity have parliamentary systems of governments. For example, Ethiopia has parliamentary democracy, but Oromos are fighting other ethnics groups. Lebanon held their elections last week, but they are still struggling with ethnic parties. In Malaysia, Chinese and Malays have their different political parties. Madam Temporary Speaker, this problem cannot be cured by a parliamentary or presidential system. It requires more innovative ideas which may include either creating a consociational government where everyone is in it. We can come up with electoral or centripetal incentives to moderate our politics. Currently, there are some discussions in the public realm about a parliamentary democracy. To me, it is too early for us to go back to electioneering mood. This country is not ready to use billions of shillings to hold it. The other day, we used Kshs50 billion for a repeat election. The first election also cost billions of shillings. We can use that money to build schools, hospitals and create jobs for young people instead of spending it on a referendum. The other proposal of a third tier Government; national, regional and county governments will also increase bureaucracy. This country needs a lean Government. I urge the country to follow the advice of the President and the Deputy President. Let us ignore the calls for a referendum and concentrate our efforts on development. The President wants to leave this country better as opposed to lengthy electioneering. Madam Temporary Speaker, contrary to rumours out there, the Jubilee Government is not split; it is strong and united. I have heard people alluding that we may be having some schisms in our party. This Government is more united than before. We are doing our things together."
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