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"speaker_name": "Hon. Farah Maalim",
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"content": " Hon. Babu Owino, if you want to go to the other side, you go to the Bar and then walk to the other side of the aisle. Proceed."
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"content": " At the outset, I applaud the Mover of this Motion, Hon. Dorothy Ikiara. I am calling it special because it is addressing a segment of our population which is never addressed - the caregivers of PWSD. Last year, I carried out an assessment of all the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Sotik Constituency. I thank the people of Sotik for coming out in large numbers and bringing those people who have been ignored for a long time. The results of that assessment… I also thank the County Government for collaborating with my Office and funding the doctors who did that assessment. We got 1,000 plus PWDs. That assessment came up with a very serious report about children with disabilities living in very deplorable situations. The worst thing is that 90 per cent of them are living in abject poverty and are really suffering. Therefore, caregivers must be given attention. They spend 90 per cent of their days in the house, taking care of children with disabilities who cannot be left alone even for one hour without being looked after. They must change their diapers, take them outside and attend to all their needs. This Motion has come at the right time because caregivers have an income problem. In fact, I dare say that Hon. Dorothy should go further and suggest that caregivers need special training. This is because children living with severe disabilities require specialised handling. It is very important for caregivers to have special training so that they can handle them in a humane manner. That cash transfer must be given as a matter of urgency. If somebody takes care of a child with a severe disability, they cannot go to the farm or do anything. They spend almost 90 per cent of their time in the house. I support this Motion so that caregivers can be compensated for taking care of children with severe disabilities. I believe that if this Motion becomes law, Hon. Dorothy will have done much justice to children with severe disabilities. I stand with PWSD because they are now being recognised by law. I request that Hon. Dorothy move with speed and have this Motion become law so that caregivers can be recognised and paid as soon as possible. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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"content": " Hon. Saney Ibrahim, followed by Hon. Christine Ombaka, and then Hon. Babu Owino. Proceed in that order."
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"speaker_name": "Wajir North, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Ibrahim Saney",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. This country, or the Kenyan society at large, has come a long way in appreciating and recognising disability as a way of life, from a time when it was once seen as a curse and unacceptable in society to a time when we are legislating on it. We have a parent Act and Article 54 of our Constitution recognises disability and seek the empowerment of PWDs. It is good that, that community has come of age and became accepted. This is to the extent that we are legislating so well because we have PWDs who are part and parcel of this country. So, they can commensurately contribute to the welfare and economy of this country. First, it is good to recognise that this Motion speaks well about PWSD. I want to advise Hon. Dorothy to consider amending the parent Act on PWDs so that we can avoid coming up with piecemeal legislation on the same subject. At times, it is prudent for us to amend the existing parent Acts to consolidate our legislation into one master Act rather than having an avalanche of legislation that is confusing and very hard for lawyers and other users to cross- reference. I appreciate that caregivers of PWSD are doing full-time jobs and are not in gainful employment. That begs the question of how are they supposed to survive? If the vulnerable and PWDs are given some stipend or safety net, what of the caregivers who cannot do any gainful employment since their 24/7 employment is taking care of PWSD? We should compare 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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"speaker_name": "Wajir North, UDA",
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"content": "them to community health workers who are paid a salary. It will be in order for caregivers to be brought on board and given some allowance. It is also good to appreciate that those caregivers are fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers who also have a duty to care for their families. Yet, they are dedicating their entire day to taking care of PWSD. What becomes of their families? Who takes responsibility for their immediate roles as citizens, fathers and mothers? That rings a bell that they should also be seen as part and parcel of those within the realm of disabilities, even if they are not disabled per se . Another issue is the token that the Government normally gives to PWSD. We are desegregating PWDs and having a cluster for PWSD, which means people who cannot help themselves completely. Therefore, the ordinary token that is normally given by the Government of Ksh2,000 per person does not help. This Motion calls on this House to review that amount. It asks the concerned ministry that PWSD deserve better remuneration and stipend because they are unique and extreme cases."
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"content": "[The Temporary Speaker (Hon. Farah Maalim) left the Chair]"
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"content": "[The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) took the Chair]"
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"speaker_name": "Wajir North, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Ibrahim Saney",
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"content": "PWDs are not really known in Kenya because they are hidden. The cultural stereotypes and traditional concepts of viewing disabilities are still alive in this country. Therefore, we need civic education to create deep awareness to have complete and accurate national data on PWSD; for them to be accordingly remunerated and be seen as extreme cases of disability and not just ordinary people with disabilities (PWD). With that short contribution, I fully support the Motion. Thank you."
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"speaker_name": "Hon David Ochieng’",
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"content": " Hon. Ombaka, you have the opportunity to contribute."
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"speaker_name": "Siaya County, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Christine Ombaka",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I support this Motion on providing a safety net for caregivers of persons with severe disabilities because it is a very urgent matter. In some cases, a caregiver is the parent and they do a good job. It is known that in some severe cases, PWDs are taken care of day and night. Caregivers spend all their time taking care of PWDs. Some of them have quit their jobs. They have had to resign to take care of their loved ones who are living with disability. That means they do not have an income and they will never have a pension at their retirement age. So, we really need to take care of caregivers and ensure that they do not just get cash transfers. The cash given to the elderly is far too little. I hear it is Ksh2,000 or Ksh3,000 at most. That is far too little for a caregiver of a person living with disability, especially when he or she is taking care of that person throughout the day and night. We need much more than Ksh3,000, which is transferred to the people taking care of the elderly. Sometimes, the caregivers are children. We see them guiding the elderly in streets and at home. The blind are also guided by their children who miss going to school. They do not go to school because they are taking care of their parents. It is important to note that we need to identify who really should be a caregiver. They should not be children. They miss school and cannot take care of the elderly because we see them every day in the streets. Some people living with disabilities need wheelchairs, walking sticks and all sorts of resources to enable them move around and that is expensive. Caregivers and persons with disabilities require an enabling environment and resources to empower them to move around. That is also lacking. So, we really need to look at who the caregiver is. 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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