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    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1219513/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "observed annually on 8th March. This year’s theme is, “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”. Kenya has made progress towards gender equality in recent years. However, there is still much work to be done. Technology and innovation can play a crucial role in advancing gender equality in Kenya, by creating new opportunities for women, promoting their empowerment and increasing access to resources and information. Mr. Speaker, Sir, here are some examples of how technology and innovation can help promote gender equality in Kenya- (1) Property ownership Land tenure: Technology can help women secure land tenure by providing them with digital land registries and documentation systems that recognize and protect their property rights. Inheritance: Technology can also help women inherit property by providing them with online tools to register and enforce their inheritance rights. (2) Digital financial inclusion: Digital financial services can increase women's access to finance and financial services, including mobile banking and microfinance. This can help women entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses, improve their financial literacy, and increase their economic independence. (3) Entrepreneurship: Technology can also help women entrepreneurs by providing them with tools and platforms to start and grow their businesses, access markets and connect with customers. (4) E-learning and skill development: Technology can provide women and girls with access to education and skills training, especially in remote or rural areas. Online courses, webinars, and e-learning platforms can increase access to education and skills training for women and girls. (5) Healthcare technology: Technology can help to improve women's health outcomes by increasing access to healthcare services, information and resources. Mobile health applications and telemedicine can help to bridge the gap in healthcare access for women in rural areas and remote patient monitoring can improve the quality of care for pregnant women and new mothers. (6) Gender-based violence prevention: Technology can be used to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, including online harassment and cyberstalking. Mobile applications and hotlines can provide women with a safe and anonymous way to report abuse and access support services. (7) Political representation: Innovation and technology can also play a significant role in promoting gender equality in political representation. As we work towards ensuring that we implement the two-thirds gender principle in Parliament, here are some ways that technology can be used to advance gender equality in politics: (a) Social media platforms can be used to raise awareness on the importance of gender equality in political representation. Women can share their stories and experiences, while also promoting their political campaigns and ideas to a wider audience."
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