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    "id": 1162527,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Shiyonga",
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        "legal_name": "Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga",
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    "content": "It is unfortunate that our society still experiences this retrogressive behaviour from the young men that we have in Kenya whom we are carrying in our wombs as mothers of today. I condemn this. The Government must move with speed, especially to make sure that those who have done that act are arraigned in court and the discipline that they deserve be achieved and justice for that lady is attained at the earliest opportunity Madam Temporary Speaker, the security of women is paramount, especially in Kenya this time when we are approaching the August general election. I urge Kenyans to grab this opportunity and sort out the constitutional gender equation especially in Article 81(b) and ensure that we achieve the gender equality that we desire. We were working very hard to achieve this in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) but we were not able to get it. Come 2022 general elections, we shall have more women elected into this House just above the number of three that we achieved as Senators and we achieve more if possible 50-50. The theme of today is equity. We really need equity and if possible, let men also experience what we are experiencing, so that Kenya moves on the balance. I celebrate my mum who contained me for nine months in her womb and I was born. She was able to take me this far. I also celebrate all women and the trailblazers in Kenya. They have made sure that women do not remain vulnerable in this country or globally, but go beyond what they need especially those who are leadership including me who has won an award of standing with widows in my county and in the country. I urge all women to just make a step and stand with one woman, at least if not all. As we continue celebrating, we shall celebrate a country that has equity. I support."
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