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    "id": 822504,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwaura",
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        "legal_name": "Isaac Maigua Mwaura",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The content or the form in which we dress is a clear representation of our cultures. It is, therefore, important to allow that diversity. There is strength in diversity and hon. Members should be allowed to dress decently, but in a manner that would encourage Kenyans to be proud of their own cultures. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are all aware that we have a national dress that was approved. However, the only time we see people wearing it is by our athletes or when we are out of the country. I have, for example, never seen any distinguished Member, including Sen. Wetangula, coming to this august House wearing a national dress. Therefore, we need to give that opportunity to hon. Members so that Kenyans can see that, indeed, we value our cultures. Doing so will also help us to promote our young designers, who have very creative ideas. When we travel and go out there, we buy designer suits and other things from other people and, by doing so, we promote other economies. Therefore, this will also encourage Kenyans to know that there is value in studying design and actually engaging in such kind of businesses. Therefore, I agree with the Majority Leader that the male Members of this august House should be allowed some leeway to also express and parade their cultures so that we show what Kenyans really value out there, because we are their true representatives. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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