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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, many times when we go to the counties, it is not uncommon for us to meet people complaining that they have never been registered. These include the old and widows who are supposed to be accessing the funds which were provided by the Government. We still have complaints of not being registered because of lack of statistics in the counties that would have captured such people. We have very many issues that are crippling the counties, such as youth unemployment. Without statistics we may never be able to know how many of them are unemployed. We also have health issues, as one of my colleagues mentioned. We may need statistics to determine the areas we need to provide medical facilities. That will ensure that affordable healthcare is provided for all. In terms of industries, statistics will assist the national Government in identifying the location to plan, develop and determine the type of industries. Madam Temporary Speaker, statistics is very important. Data is useful even when it comes to trading. E-commerce, for example, makes use of the data that is available. We may have e-trade and information that helps in educational issues, such as the levels of education, qualifications in particular counties and the number of employees we have in particular institutions. That is the role that statistics will play. Madam Temporary Speaker, as I conclude, I thank the Mover, Sen. Farhiya, for coming up with a good Bill that shall go a long way in bringing change not only to the county, but the country at large. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those few ideas, I support."
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