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    "id": 1163731,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Shiyonga",
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        "legal_name": "Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, yes there were hiccups and we shared. We shall still share the progress of the report through the Chairperson of the Committee, which is a procedure in this House. As a Member of the Committee, when we met with the necessary stakeholders, we discussed this issue. We realized there were problems, especially with the registration that stalled. One of the reasons was that during the COVID-19 period, most of the people had attained the age of 65 years and were yet to be registered. However, the report will be laid on the Floor of the House, and so, I do not need to discuss it. From the discussions, there is a problem in it and there is much that needs to be done especially with regard to the system of registration, where we need to identify these people. Most of them have not been reached. It is important that we realize that as time goes by, they are aging and the percentage is increasing unlike those benefiting directly. The Government needs to do a lot. It is good when such a Motion comes and becomes a Bill. When one becomes of age and needs to be absorbed by the system, it should be automatic. It is good to realize that the aged need not to toil by looking for people to register them. The registration should be free, fair and accessible. It should be mandatory that when you reach a certain age, you need to be registered automatically and enjoy the benefits through that registration. When looking at the elderly, I like the county government participation. It needs to be 100 per cent participatory, especially through legislation by Sen. Nyamunga. They need to come up with legislation and policies that can protect these elderly, including ensuring that the counties register them."
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