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    "id": 1048543,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko",
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    "content": "My youngest son is seven years old. I have looked at the cost of taking him to school and it is a lot of money. He requires a lot of attention and details. I have also thought about the people of Migori County that I represent and my close relatives. The ones with the least income earn about nothing in a day. They survive on farm work and God’s good climate that is a gift to everybody. I imagine that if we are to create an equal society, and I am the only one who is able to take care of my son or daughter, what will happen to all these people that we represent? Who will be the neighbours and friends of these children of ours that we give privilege because we are privileged to make some good earning? Therefore, it is important to start early by making it an obligation of national Government and county governments to resource the development of our children and ensure that the child of every Kenyan has an opportunity to get the best foundation that is required. It does not matter; you could be a dynasty, but these kinds of characterization of people is about those who have wealth. Others are hustlers, which means that they are struggling to get wealth. I assure you that those with wealth and can take care of themselves are few. Therefore, the obligation of the national Government and county governments is high. In fact, the modest sum of 10 per cent to be allocated for this is because we do not have resources. I believe that more should be allocated. I believe that our children and other children should be as good and well-grounded in both current and future prospects, so that we can have an equal, just and orderly society, the basis upon which the State was created. If we do not have an orderly society, we will have the catalyst for disorder, which is the disparity and inequality that is amongst society. Some of the grievances arise from the fact that those who enjoy the privilege of title or wealth are on the fast lane and those who are condemned to the life for survival and poverty will always struggle and have a grievance against those who appear to be better resourced than others. 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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