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"content": "Who was the last person to speak during the consideration of the Bill? Hon. Oundo had a balance of four minutes. He is not here. So, we will move to Hon. Mishi Mboko."
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"content": "[The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Gladys Boss) left the Chair]"
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No.4 of 2023)."
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"content": "This Bill fulfils both our constitutional and international obligations. Article 53 of the Constitution guarantees every child the right to free and compulsory basic education. Additionally, Kenya is a signatory to international treaties, especially those that deal with the rights of persons with disabilities and the right to education."
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"content": "Clause 5 of the Bill guarantees learners with disabilities equal access to quality education. Do we have proper infrastructure in terms of schools for children with special needs? I am taking into account children who are blind, children with hearing and speech impairment, children with autism, and those who suffer from spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Do we have proper infrastructure for them to access education? We had a policy for normal schools to have some units to cater for children with disabilities. Unfortunately, only a few schools have adhered to this request as per the policy, making it very difficult for children with disabilities to access education."
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"content": "We need to know the barriers which hinder these children from accessing education. If we have them, and they are a challenge, we should look for solutions and ensure that such children actualise their dreams in education. Clauses 6 and 7 clarifies shared responsibilities. The responsibilities are shared between parents and the government."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Peter Kaluma",
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"content": " Hon. Mishi, I like the contribution that you are making. This is a very unique Bill. May I get your views on Clause 5(g) that you have skipped?"
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"content": " Clause 5(g) of the Bill guarantees learners with disabilities equal access to education. That means that the government needs to have solutions to the barriers that hinder children with disabilities to access education. That is what I said."
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"content": " I get you, Hon. Mishi. Hon. Kajwang’ do you have the Bill? The provision that Hon. Mishi is speaking to is very important. You can look at Clause 5(g). Hon. Mishi, the concern I am raising is that, if these are learners with disabilities, I know what the Bill is intentional. However, when you say that they shall be accorded equal treatment with other learners who possibly do not have disabilities, will you not be entrenching discrimination? I do not understand. 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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