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    "id": 975708,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Endebess, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support the National Youth Council (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.8 of 2019), which was sponsored by Hon. Gideon Keter. As you are aware, youth in this country constitute about 60 to 70 per cent of the total population. Their input within the country in terms of economic development and other areas is very important. Youth in this country have only become useful during campaigns. For example, during the BBI rallies, we are able to mobilise youth for our own purposes, but after that, they are forgotten. So, this is a very timely Bill. The youth must form a youth council that can look into their affairs. Once youth are not considered and given opportunities, it is a disaster in waiting. Countrywide, we have had historical cases where youths engaged themselves in very unpleasant activities, for instance, youths engaging in terrorist organisations where they move from this country to other countries to Al Shabaab and other organisations like the Sabaot Land Defence Force and the Chinkororo movement. Therefore, it is important for the youth to be organised in a structure that can look into their interests. This is a very timely Bill and should be supported. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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