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    "id": 88797,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mwiru",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Alex Muthengi Mburi Mwiru",
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    "content": "I am happy to have the Tharaka Nithi County under the Constitution. Indeed, it is one part of the larger Meru region that has always been looked down upon in terms of planning and resource allocation. The destiny of the people there now lies in their hands; they should also discover that they can afford to tap the potential and the resources that are available in that particular area for the purposes of their development. Indeed, it is a great stride for them. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also urge Kenyans that they should be able to rediscover themselves, wherever they are in the counties; they should know precisely what is available within their areas that can be tapped for the development of the whole nation. Indeed, the development of one county or another is the development of the whole country. So, it is necessary that all resources and potential are discovered and exploited for purposes of the development of the country. One thing I have realised from the census results that were released yesterday is that some areas are growing very slowly in terms of population. Indeed, there are factors which affect population growth. Currently, in some areas, there is a lot of illicit brew drinking. Deaths are reported everywhere. Indeed, a nation where people engage in a lot of drinking may not even be able to sire offspring. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, therefore, I join my colleague in the central region, who is also our chairman, in recognising the fact that the population in that area is not growing properly. It is upon us, as leaders, to make sure that people do not engage in this kind of activity, so that they are able to sire offsprings and take part in economic development in this particular area. We cannot afford to sit down and complain that the population is not growing yet an opportunity is not accorded for purposes of giving a good and conducive atmosphere for the siring of those children."
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