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    "id": 1276340,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheptumo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cheptumo William Kipkiror",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Women Enterprises Fund, the Youth Enterprises Fund, the cash transfers for the elderly, the nomination of people with disabilities even to this House, is a confirmation that the others have been taken care of through the affirmative action and yet these minorities and marginalized have not been addressed. If this Motion is passed by this House, I will move forward even to develop a Bill to be able now to come up with the legal framework that is able to address these needs. There is a whole Ministry and department in the Office of the President in charge of these particular groups. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the purpose of this Motion as it is well outlined is for this House to pass this Motion compelling the relevant departments and the organs in Government to come up with a legal framework. A framework that outlines what Government should do and also identify the needs of these people. If you go to a place like Baringo today, I have about seven minority communities. We are talking about the Kikuyu community living in Eldama Ravine in two wards; the Pokot living in Tiaty Constituency and the Ilchamus who live in one ward or two in Baringo South. Additionally, we have the small minority communities like the Kisiis, Nubians, Somalis and the other small tribes. So, you can see how complex this situation can be. It is important that we all do this. I just want to say again that it is important to identify the needs and the challenges facing them, not only to recognize them, but identify their needs, access their needs, recognize them and mainstream them. Therefore, in employment opportunities and decision-making in those counties and that will be really good. I wish to appeal to my colleagues, please let us pass this Motion so that we move to the next level of implementation to enable the State develop the appropriate policy framework. Finally, I will develop a law that is going to help our 9.3 per cent of our population. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply."
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