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"speaker_name": "Homa Bay Town, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Peter Kaluma",
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"content": " Yes, across the globe. The numbers will even be greater in the developing countries. Kenya is listed as a middle-income economy. I am emphasising this point because I saw the president mention somewhere in China that unlike other East African Community (EAC) nations, Kenya is a middle-income economy, while the others still remain listed as least developed countries. The media ran around saying that he was undermining the other states. Those are facts. Kenya is disadvantaged because of its categorisation as a middle-income country, as the president explained. The consequence is that we may not have sufficient engagement or job opportunities for our young people. It would mean that our surging young population will seek opportunities in countries where the older population is the majority."
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"content": "The Committee needs to interrogate how we can ensure that our citizens who are going outside the country can have job opportunities and participate in the local economy while being protected in terms of labour practices. That issue should not be looked at just in terms of the Middle East but globally. I commend the President because he is doing very well. When I was in Washington D.C., I was shocked to find over 17 primary school teachers from Homa Bay Town Constituency who went to the United States of America (USA) to upgrade their level of education over the last one year. They were teachers who were previously struggling. Sometimes they were even without adequate bus fare. They drove me around Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. We must avail ourselves of those opportunities and encourage the government to create opportunities but on properly regulated terms, so that our citizens can meaningfully engage while they stay safe wherever they are. Thank you."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Farah Maalim",
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"content": " For the benefit of the House, maybe one needs to see the thin line between labour export and brain drain. Is it brain drain when we export drivers, security guards and maids out of the country? That is not brain drain. It is important that the Chairperson notes that we need to protect those people who go out there for casual jobs, which do not need any skills. At the same time, we need to see if we can retain some of those skills, particularly those related to industrialisation. I do not know how much industrial labour or the blue-collar cadre goes to the Middle East to work in the industries there. Yes, Hon. Adan. Can you give the microphone to Hon. Adan?"
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"speaker_name": "Mandera West, UDM",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I also rise to add my voice to the Statement Request. It is crucial that we look for jobs for our youths. Currently, there is a large number of youths who have completed university education. We also have many youths who have graduated from middle- The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "level colleges with diplomas and certificates, as well as those who dropped out of school at primary and secondary school levels. They are found in every household in this country, which is seriously alarming. Looking at our environment, I do not think we will be able to create adequate jobs for all these youths in the near future. Looking for jobs outside the country is very crucial. Even if they do not remit anything back to our country and are only able to take care of themselves, feed themselves and their families wherever they are, that in itself is very important. Looking at the number of people going out there to look for jobs vis-a-vis the available jobs, there is no opportunity for brain drain. We already have so many brains in this country. Even if we send a few highly skilled people out there, we still have many more who can satisfy the market within our country. Therefore, as much as it is very important---"
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"content": " Hon. Adan, you have now turned this into a debate. You need to raise issues that you think will enrich the Statement that has been sought. Do not debate the matter. Hon. Muge has asked for a statement. If you believe that you have additional information to contribute, please, do so, so that the Chairperson may take note and when responding, encompass all of it. That is why we allow a few Members to comment on statement requests."
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"speaker_name": "Mandera West, UDM",
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"content": " Thank you for your guidance, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The only thing I would add is that as the Chairperson considers this issue, he should be very objectified in ensuring the safety, security and proper working environment for Kenyans going abroad. These are parameters that should be met and adequately addressed. Thank you."
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"content": " That is noted. Hon. (Dr) Nyamai, do you have something to add?"
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"speaker_name": "Kitui South, JP",
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"content": " Yes, thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I would like to add my voice to the matter raised by Hon. Cynthia Muge, which is extremely important. The greatest concern is our children, young people out there, who are suffering in the Middle East. I would encourage the Committee to urge the Ministry of Labour to become more involved, particularly with private agencies as they appear to be the root cause of the problem. The recruitment agencies must be regulated by the government. This is something that the Committee must investigate and seek ways of monitoring those who leave the country, evaluate the destinations they go to, and ensure that the country benefits from them not only through remittances but also through some form of taxation. Although taxation is a term many seem to dislike these days. I believe we are producing more graduates than we can absorb locally. In my view, jobs majuu represent a great initiative by the president, and we must laud the government for it. Thank you."
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"content": " Fair enough. Let us have Hon. Oundo, who will be followed by Hon. Martha. Kindly, be very brief. If there is any gap that you feel should be included in the statement request, address just that gap."
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