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    "id": 896313,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Makali Mulu",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "The other important issue which was mentioned in the Address, which I think is important, is that of the small and medium enterprises credit scheme. We are all aware that what we call the micro-enterprises are suffering because of lack of credit. The credit scheme which will be introduced specifically for them will be very good for this country. That was another very important part of his Address. The President gave a lot of time to the issue of corruption, but I think it was an anti- climax. I think Kenyans expected to see action being taken against those people who have been said to be corrupt. Even though he said due diligence will be done before people are taken to court, I think it is important for Kenyans to see action. They want to see people taken through the court process and, if possible convicted. So, to me, that area was an anti-climax. I am sure most Kenyans will agree with me. The other important thing is that of returning wealth. If you acquire wealth illegally, it is important that if you are convicted, that wealth is taken back and becomes public resources and it can be used for development. The other important thing which was said about corruption is when the President said no arm of Government should be seen to protect any of their own. We are saying if it is the Judiciary, they should not protect any of their own. If it is Parliament, so long as you are involved in corruption, Parliament should not be seen to be protecting you. I think that also applies to the Executive. I agree with the Member for Isiolo on the issue of drought. It was unfortunate that throughout the Address, the President did not mention drought at all, and yet the country is going through very tough times due to drought. I wish he mentioned it. I can see my time is up. The other good thing was the issue of inter-generational equity. We have spoken about this matter of inter-generational equity and, more so, when it applies to public dept. It is important that we make sure we care about our future generations. With those remarks, I note the Address."
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