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    "id": 1179713,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1179713/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murgor",
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    "content": "In Kenya, the self-help groups have been introduced by organizations like Kitui Development Centre and Self-help Africa among others. Kenya has been at the forefront in advocating for the formation of women groups to foster women empowerment legally, socially and economically. Self-help groups are viewed as ventures for social networking, capacity building, knowledge and skill development as well as economic empowerment. They have led to a new wave of women who have defied all odds, risen and are contributing generally to the society. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a women Self-Help Group known as A-NET, was established by the women of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet along the border, with the operations of the group in Chesogon and Liter areas respectively. Through the self-help group, the women from West Pokot and Elgeyo/Marakwet have changed living standards for themselves, close family members and their communities at large. For instance, they managed to purchase a tractor from funds collected through their savings and contributions from individual members. The tractor has allowed the group to work and move at high speed while maintaining quality performance, which in turn has boosted their farming activities. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the self-help group is for women across the border. This has enabled them to enhance peace between the two communities, encouraged each other to educate their children, help each other financially and engage constructively in the general development of their counties. I urge other regions with border conflict issues to emulate the initiative of self- help group such as A-NET, in embracing productive activities in order to co-exist with one another and promote peace amongst communities. I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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