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    "id": 1030642,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sakaja",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13131,
        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "This is evident by the obsession with forced removal of the children - which happens all across the country - from the streets, forced detention, in addition, to other extreme measures like dumping children in forest; (b)That, there are minimal deliberate efforts by both the county and national Governments in addressing the plight of the street children from a humanitarian and rights based approach with focus on rehabilitation and protection of these children alongside prevention of the root causes of their presence on the streets; (c) That, it is alleged that the reason for the rounding up of street children was for Nakuru to obtain City status; We know that process is ongoing. (d)That, the Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund, established in March 2003 and whose sole aim was to spearhead national Government response to restore dignity to street families and eradicate the challenge of street children and families only became operational 16 years later in 2019; (e) That, there exists a national framework for child protection in Kenya that dates back to 2002, that give life to sets of laws and policies that protect children from violence, exploitation including, but not limited, to the Children’s Act 2001; (f) THAT, there exists no policy framework to address issues pertaining to children in difficult circumstances and more specifically the street children and families, which is a growing phenomenon in several towns and cities. A scenario that is likely to be exacerbated post Covid-19 pandemic. Mr. Speaker, Sir, having reviewed the submissions, meetings and all the material from petitioners and other stakeholders, on the prayers, we recommend the following- (1)The DCI takes up the matter reported under OB No. 69/7/2/2019 for investigation, conclusively finalize the case and report to the Senate within two months; (2)The DCI further investigates alleged bribery of the street children. We have photos and documentary evidence that was presented to us and potential witnesses by county officials whose photos we have presented in the report. (3)That the Senate suspends the process of conferring Nakuru City Status, until the county government demonstrates plans and efforts it has taken in addressing the plight of street families and making sure it has provisions for children in need of care and protection; I wish Sen. Kajwang’ or any Member of the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations were here. Until the county government demonstrates to the Committee on Devolution and the Intergovernmental Relations, the efforts it has made through budget allocation, the plans to address the plight of street families and making sure that there is provision for rehabilitation of children in need of care, the Senate shall not confer city status on Nakuru County; (4)The officials mentioned adversely in this report as having participated in the violations of the rights of these children including subsequent intimidation as reported, be investigated and held personally culpable. We have their names, numbers and photos. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are six children just like mine and yours, who since that day cannot be traced. They were probably eaten by animals in the forest. Other children The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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