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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I also take this opportunity to contribute to this Motion in a very brief manner. Let me start by commending the Mover of this Motion, Mr. Chanzu, because the Motion is very timely. That is so because the population of students in our universities continues to improve. Let me also register my appreciation for the manner in which the CEO of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is managing the institution. Let me indicate that the money that is allocated to each applicant amounting to Kshs50,000 is very much inadequate and, at times, parents who are vulnerable are forced to conduct many harambees in order to retain their kids at the universities. Therefore, that money is very inadequate and must be increased. We should also recognize the role that is being played by private universities like Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and PCEA. Students admitted in those universities must also be supported. We need to expand the loans base. On the appointment of membership to that Board, the Board members must have a national outlook in terms of representation. Those appointed must be people guided by competence and ability to perform. Even the leadership of the Board should not be based on ethnic or tribal backgrounds. Therefore, this is a very important Motion that should get the support of the entire House."
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