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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mosop, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Abraham Kirwa",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this Motion on the cash transfer programme for the elderly. Truly, this Motion needs attention from all the Members. As a nation, we need to look into it. Cash transfer for the elderly has made a big difference in this country by improving their living standards and reducing poverty. The last registration took place in 2016 and several elderly people qualified for the programme, but for some reason, they have not been added to the roll of beneficiaries. I urge the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to take time and consider registering as many new members as possible, but more than anything, find a way of increasing the amount given. At the moment, I think it is Ksh2,100. I suggest that the amount should be increased to meet the high standards of living. When I go around Mosop Constituency, the question the older generation of people ask me is when they will be registered for the cash transfer programme. This is because a very small percentage of them is receiving the money. A huge population does not receive the money although they are qualified by age. Somehow when registration was taking place, some of them never got an opportunity to register and receive the cash transfer for the elderly. So, I support the Motion and we should embark on registration again. We should consider every single citizen who is qualified, but more than anything, consider the high cost The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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