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    "id": 1062217,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1062217/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Were",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13183,
        "legal_name": "Petronila Were Lokorio",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Statement by the Chair of the Committee on Health regarding the COVID-19 situation in the country. I will emphasize what he said that in dealing with the pandemic, we should not leave anyone behind. Article 21(2) of the Constitution of Kenya requires the state to take legislative policy and other measures, including the setting up of standards to achieve the progressive realization of the rights guaranteed under Article 43 which provides for the economic and social rights of Kenyans. Social assistance in Kenya is through non- contributory transfer programmes which are funded from the state budget, aimed at preventing the poor and those who are vulnerable to shocks from falling below a certain poverty level. During the pandemic, women and girls especially should be sensitized on how to take advantage of these programmes to mitigate the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These programmes include the cash transfer programme to persons"
}