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    "id": 1146438,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Shiyonga",
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        "legal_name": "Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga",
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    "content": "Yes, I will read correctly. I wish to make the following comments. Pursuant to the provisions of the Standing Order No. 232 of the Senate Standing Orders, a number of comments were made in regard to this Petition. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Petition was presented by the Senator for Migori County, Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko (MP), on behalf of the Petitioners and tabled on the Floor of the House on 21st October, 2021. It stood committed to the Committee pursuant to the Standing Order No. 252 (1) of the Senate Standing Orders. The Petition drew the attention of the Senate to the following: (1) That Article 54(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for the right of Persons with Disabilities. (2) That PWDs are entitled to reasonable access to educational institutions and families of PWDs integrated into the society to the extent compatible with the interest of the persons. (3) Article 10(2)(b), of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 recognizes human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusivity, equality, human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalized in the public service and governance. (4) Whereas, Article 56 provides that the State shall put in place measures to ensure affirmative action programmes designed to ensure minority and marginalized groups participate and are represented in governance and other spheres of life and Article 185 vests legislative authority and oversight functions of the county to the county assembly. (5) That the County Government of Migori in its County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2018-2022 outlined to develop socio-economic programmes geared towards its county development agenda and promotion of gender and disability. (6) That budget approved since the Financial Year 2013/2014 to date, has not provided for specific budget lines to demonstrate substantial efforts by the county"
}