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"content": "When you look at Article 43(3) of the Constitution, it speaks on the issue of security; that everyone has a right to security, even the vulnerable and those who cannot provide social security for themselves. Government needs to provide security for them. There is need for the Bill to be supported, so that people with mental illnesses live a dignified life. I have seen many people on the streets with no shelter and a support system. We have to look at this issue differently to ensure that we are supporting the vulnerable. There is need for the county governments to allocate resources to identify people with mental illnesses and categorise the type and cause of mental illnesses. After categorising, they have to look for a mechanism of supporting and intervening to ensure they get back to normalcy. It is not always the case that when someone has mental illness, they have to be rushed to Mathari Hospital. There are cases that can be remedied at home. There is need for the national Government to come up with a policy that is implementable, to ensure that we are addressing Kenyans suffering because of mental illnesses. Even when it comes up with a policy, it must be implemented by the county governments. Kenyans live in county governments. In the 47 county governments, we have Kenyans with mental illnesses, whose issues have not been addressed. There is need for us to look for a mechanism of ensuring that we are addressing these Kenyans. For the purpose of redeeming time and fast- tracking the Bill, I would like to stop so that the Mover can reply. Thank you for the opportunity. I support Sen. Kasanga’s Bill."
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