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    "id": 1033760,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "even as we create these job opportunities for youth and be able to give them a chance to make a change in their lives. Also, there is need to upscale our implementation of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) pillar that I have mentioned already and touched on. There was a particular healthcare programme that was put as a pilot in Nyeri, Machakos, Kisumu, and Isiolo counties that came to an end. If am not wrong, the coverage for this ended and those who could have been able to receive free treatment were not able to do that anymore. This really creates a worry for people especially in counties in a situation where our levels of poverty are so high that they might not be able to get the attention that they deserve. This is important and critical. Apart from a pilot, we need to think about this being rolled out into all the counties, so that we have a UHC programme applicable in all the counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, the issue of mental illness was also mentioned, and that is very important. It is affecting the youth because of various practices. It is important that we have an upgrade of Mathari Mental Hospital. That should aid, but in the long run, more efforts need to be done so that we ensure that even people do not get into mental health situations, but the socio-economic and environmental issues are addressed well in advance, so that they can address that. Madam Temporary Speaker, I will move a little bit faster because I know my colleagues would also like to squeeze in and make comments before we end. The Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) is very key. The textbook ratio Grades One to Three of one to one is very recommendable. I think the most definite transition that has had a profound impact is the 100 per cent rate transition from primary to secondary schools and the chance for students to be able to transit without being cut-off because of being at a particular mark. Madam Temporary Speaker, we need to move from not earners of wages but owners of capital. This is the main message especially for the youth. That is very critical. Quickly, other issues that I have mentioned, which are important, are improvement of the ease of doing business. This is key. We have done well over time and can continue to improve. Single Business Permits has been a long issue for a long time, and this can help. Madam Temporary Speaker, there is the issue of the Likoni floating bridge. I want to tie this with Sen. Faki’s Statement that he brought earlier. There is need to ensure that functions that have been devolved do not get back again to not being devolved. This is so that when we have the Likoni Ferry and the floating bridge, they are given priority. Lamu Port Berth One is getting completed. Therefore, there are more businesses coming in. There are many other things that have been put into place, including the harmony between the two Houses, which is very critical especially for this legislative House. Madam Temporary Speaker, I support. Thank you."
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