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    "id": 840106,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/840106/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13178,
        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Speaker for allowing me to add my voice to this very important Bill. From the onset, I support the Bill, but with some amendments. As we have all observed, the Bill does not cover the entire nation. It is important for it to cover the entire nation and put into consideration any other area that may fall under this. Currently, there are a lot of discoveries going on, including at the village where I come from in Marsabit. For example, in one of our areas; some years ago, we were told that they were able to discover some oil. I propose that this Bill covers every area and be relevant even for the future discoveries. This will help all of us. Secondly, we know very well that petroleum is the most ambident energy resource in the world. Unfortunately in some African countries, the citizens have suffered. However, looking at the entire world, there are many areas that have benefitted from it, especially the Arab world. They have really benefitted. Every citizen has earned the benefit of the discovery of petroleum. It has improved their lives in one way or the other and even the economy of their countries. It is my prayer that Kenya will not suffer, but we will always count the blessing that God has given us. I am sure this honourable House will not support or approve anything that will have negative effects on the common citizen. I am supporting this Bill because I know it will safeguard the lives of the poor people at the grassroots level and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
}