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    "id": 1146469,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I would like to start by congratulating my able Chair, Sen. Shiyonga, for presenting the Petition. Indeed, we went to Migori and met the petitioners and the county executive and we had a lengthy discussion. What came out clearly is that there was a big gap between the executive and the inclusion of PWDs. That gap needs to be filled. The petitioners were justified in bringing the issue to our attention simply because of lack of inclusion. As Sen. Halake has rightly put it, when it comes to devolution, no one should be excluded. It is unfortunate that the County Government of Migori has not included the PWDs in their budget. This is something that should be done by all the 47 counties. When it comes to allocation of money to the counties, we do so for a reason so that there is service delivery. However, just like many other counties, Migori has not identified, tapped and utilized talents of the PWDs. It is at the county level that even players with disabilities can be identified because they bring glory to this country. I want to take this opportunity to commend the national Government for what it is doing with regards to PWDs. I commend what the Cabinet Secretary, Amb. (Dr.) Amina, is doing. She is doing a good job when it comes to PWDs inclusion in games. They also participate in international sports. When they come back with medals such as gold, they make the country proud. That is something we should encourage because not all PWDs can go the academic way. Those gifted and talented in games should be encouraged at the county level. When I sponsored Musuruve Tournament at the county level, I involved PWDs and they even played football in their crutches. We have others who played sitting volleyball and many other games. There is need for them to be involved in sporting activities right from the county level, so that they bring us glory when they participate in internationally"
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