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    "id": 1224609,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "account of them voting in that Constitution. Therefore, that we are gathered here and it is taking a Bill of Parliament to enforce; it is still part of the beauty of democracy. We know that a constitutional provision alone is not enough for our people to enjoy their economic and social rights. It is not enough for their dignity to be preserved. That is why this Bill despite all the challenges and conversations that have arose about it, I am aware that the Members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs have very strong views about certain clauses in it. I have read part of what they are proposing to us. I listen to them because I know the JLAC is one of the most diligent committees of this House. I look forward to listening to the conversation of the exposition that will be made about this particular Bill by Members of that Committee. We can understand what they feel about the clauses in the Bill that are in direct conflict, or overlap with other constitutional commissions and statutory bodies that have already been set up by a statute. Be that as it may, we must have a conversation. I love that this Bill pricks our conscience to believe and be mindful about the welfare of every citizen. Our Constitution has guaranteed that all these rights belong to all and every member of this country that is Kenya. The unfortunate thing is that given we are a capitalist society. We have been nurtured and socialized to believe that so long as I am eating in my house, even if I know for a fact that my next-door neighbour slept hungry, I will still wake up, dress up, have breakfast and go to work without a care in the world. It begs the question, who do we give the duty to think, consider, enforce and ensure that every citizen enjoys what is rightfully theirs under this Constitution? That wholesomely is what this Bill seeks and intends to do. Sen. Mungatana, MGH, in his moving notes has quoted various examples from across the globe. Most Members of this House are well traveled. How do you feel when you travel to different capital cities and see how organised and civilized societies take care of their underprivileged, yet in this country, we allow them to live in the slums and think that it is okay? That is why I must appreciate part of the work being done by this administration under the Affordable Housing Programme. The fact that you can have a decent roof over your head is already part of the realization of the economic and social rights that this Bill is talking about. We have a plan---"
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