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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "The Government of Kenya, a key champion of gender equality, is co-leading the gender- based violence action coalition under the general equality platform, committing to 12 actions to eradicate all forms of GBV and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by 2026. These commitments will be realised through intensified campaigns and working together to remove systemic barriers that allow GBV to thrive. Hon. Members, it is against this background that UN-WOMEN, in partnership with my office and the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA), have organised a personal commitment event geared towards securing personal commitment of Members of Parliament and key duty bearers on the action to end GBV in Kenya. This very important event will take place at the Members’ new dining room, main Parliament on Thursday, 1st December 2022 between 7.00 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. A light breakfast will be served. In this regard, Hon. Members, I cordially invite all Members to attend this event and join in showing solidarity towards the elimination of GBV in Kenya and ensuring that women and girls live a life free of violence. Hon. Members, may we also take cognisance of the fact that Thursday, 1st December 2022 is the World Aids Day. It is noteworthy that the spread of HIV-AIDS is a major concern as its spread is accelerated by gender-based violence. According to UN-AIDS, women who have experienced GBV are up to three times more likely to be infected with HIV than those who have not. Let us all prioritise creating awareness. Let us all protect our women and girls, and let us all live together in peace and harmony. Thank you. I am sorry Members, that was a bit long. I indicated that anybody who wants to make comments on the Statutory Instruments Communication, you are free to do so. I do not see Hon. Chepkonga, who triggered the issue. I will start with Hon. Wamuchomba, the Member for Githunguri."
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