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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Manyatta, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gitonga Mukunji",
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    "content": "Week is being held under the theme: Green Skills for Youth: Working towards a SustainableGlobal Community. International Youth Day has been used for more than two decades to raise awareness about issues impacting the youth, such as education, healthcare, work prospects, and equal rights. It is also an excellent opportunity to recognize our inner strengths and potential that may be realised through hard work and devotion. While green skills are relevant and beneficial to individuals of all ages, they hold particular significance for younger generations. Young people can contribute to green transition for an extended period, making their engagement in developing their skills more crucial. As I present this statement on behalf of the KYPA. I am pleased to inform this esteemed House that the KYPA has taken a significant stride in empowering young individuals as part of the initiative of this week’s festivities. In conjunction with pertinent stakeholders, specifically Mzalendo Trust, the KYPA organized a remarkable “Youth Bunge Dialogue” event in the County Hall Mini Chamber within Parliament Buildings on Monday. It was to inaugurate the week-long observance. We observed the fervor and dedication of the young members of our society as they participated in insightful dialogue concerning urgent environmental matters and their role in shaping an enduring future. Their unwavering commitment to advancing skills related to environmental consciousness, promoting sound ecological practices, and fostering community engagement, was truly noteworthy. The Youth Parliament, complete with its own Speaker and assisted by our very able parliamentary staff, mirrored our setup and gave an opportunity to our young people to undergo the parliamentary experience. It is worth noting that the youths even divided themselves into committees based on issues affecting the youth of Kenya today. The issues were gender and youth political inclusion in committees, agriculture, food security, healthcare, the cost of living, and climate change. The Youth Parliament identified challenges facing various sectors and made recommendations. Some that are worth noting in the House include: 1. Enactment of a law to address the underrepresentation of young people in government and leadership positions today. 2. Establishment of Women's Inclusion and Participation Fund to support young women. 3. Creation of youth-friendly National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) insurance packages. 4. The proposed establishment of Health Service Commission. 5. Reduction of application/renewal of cost of licenses and permits. 6. Establishment of collaborative capacity building and climate literacy programmes. Lastly, I invite Members to join me in commemorating the International Youth Week. The KYPA is a platform dedicated to ensuring that young Members in this House can get their voices heard. We shall be bringing Bills and Motions in this House that will speak massively about the young people of this country. Joblessness, depression, and sexual health are issues that are pertinent to our young people. As the Chairman of my very able Executive Committee and Members, we will be champions to ensure the young people of this country do not feel disappointed when they think about the 13th Parliament. Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. We welcome everybody to continue celebrating the International Youth Week."
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