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    "id": 1132020,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1132020/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13188,
        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government needs to deliberately guarantee job opportunities for learners with disabilities who have completed secondary level, TVETs and universities. As we celebrate this day, it must be clear that economic empowerment for PwDs is a sure way of ending the existing socio-economic disparities. I urge political parties to ensure that PwDs are involved in decision making at all levels. It is notable that in 17 county assemblies, PwDs miss representation. This needs to be addressed by political parties and a matter of urgency. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) needs to sanction political parties that do not adhere to PwDs representation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, let me make it clear that for effective inclusion and mainstreaming of PwDs, concerted efforts by everyone in the society is key. Every Government organ as well as public and private organisations must endeavour to implement Article 54 of the Constitution, on entitlement of PwDs. Happy International Day of PwDs, everyone."
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