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    "id": 892402,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Gichugu, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gichimu Githinji",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Robert Gichimu Githinji",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Motion by Hon. George Murugara. The Motion is informed by the fact that the initial Motion which was passed in the last Parliament urged the Government to look into ways of remunerating or giving honorarium to village elders. Due to the fact that it involves money, a Government policy is very crucial. That is why formulation of a Government policy which would later translate into an Act of Parliament and go through the necessary process of money Bills would be very necessary. Chiefs’ usefulness within our community cannot be overstated. On matters security, they play a very important role. They also assist in solving minor family disputes and disputes involving land. They also mobilise for barazas . They sometimes play bigger roles than even the chiefs and sub-chiefs. Sometimes I usually pity them because they work at odd hours. They do not even have money for buying credit and for transport. I have also been a beneficiary of the elders because they have assisted me in identifying the needy children at the local level who deserve bursaries. These are very important citizens within our communities. It is high time this Parliament supported them through formulation of a policy that will lead to them earning a living. It would be very crucial. I support the Motion."
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