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    "speaker_name": "Isiolo CWR, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Rehema Jaldesa",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to oppose this Motion because of the way it is worded. It says that we establish a rugby union and a centre of excellence in every region. As far as I am concerned, this is a duplication of a Motion that was brought to this House not so long ago and Members debated and passed it. It states the need to establish a sporting academy in every constituency. I therefore feel that this is a duplication of another effort. My opposition to the Motion does not mean that I do not feel the need and the importance of having rugby. Rugby is one of the promising games that have put this country in the map of the world. Therefore, to that level, I recognise the importance of rugby. I wish the Mover of the Motion was here. My proposal would have been for the Mover to amend the Motion to state the need to have a multipurpose centre that will host conference facilities, concerts, trade, exports, indoor and outdoor sporting events and small and medium enterprise stalls. I would like to also further note that rugby is not a game that is felt all over this country. For example, Isiolo County, where I come from, we just watch rugby on television and we read about it in newspapers. Therefore, if the Mover wants to make it a regional sport, the most The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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