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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Oketch Gicheru",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity to document my thoughts on this matter. From the Floor today, we have learnt that this matter has been raised by different Ministries in the past and resolutions made. Unfortunately, it has not been executed. This matter borders issues of human dignity. Article 28 of the Constitution states that: “Every person has inherent dignity and the right to have that dignity respected and protected.” This is an issue that borders on fundamental rights of human dignity to people who have served this nation. We are in a country where if you happen to have served in any political office or capacity, you are inherently disadvantaged in terms of finding opportunities economically to move forward. The stigma is so big. It is not only lonely to serve in this country as a political leader, but also problematic to coexist with other people in case you lose your seat or after service. The issue of councilors indicts the people who have seriously committed to public service and duty in this country. It will be difficult to attract serious talent from the private sector or civil society, to dedicate their lives to public service in whatever capacity. That is if councilors they admired in their times, do not get what they deserve and do not live a respected life with some sense of dignity. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is not charity, sympathy or empathy to these councilors. It is fighting for fundamental dignity for people who offered themselves for public service. It is important that this House promotes dignity to people who serve our country in any capacity in public service. This would make a statement that if you serve this country diligently as a public servant, you will have a good and respected life. I support that this House takes this matter seriously and forward, to ensure these councilors get what is due to them constitutionally."
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