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    "speaker_name": "Kipipiri, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Wanjiku Muhia",
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    "content": "I also extend a special appreciation for Her Excellency, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi for her presence and participation in this year’s Special Olympic and all the officials of the event. As we look forward to the future, let us advocate for more inclusive, accepting society that celebrates the rights and potential of persons with disability. I, therefore, Hon. Speaker, implore upon you to broaden the participation of our Members who are representatives of the people, to the future Special Olympic Games. Such involvement will not only raise awareness, but also amplify the voice of those who champion the course of inclusivity. Finally, to say that the Special Olympic Games was a momentous occasion, would be an understatement. It was a profound journey into the realm of human spirit and capability. The event demonstrated, indeed, the words of Eliud Kipchoge that “No human is limited.” As we celebrate the achievement of our children living with disability, it is important that as legislators we continuously support them through funding engagement and most importantly ensuring that we have in place a robust legal and policy framework for more inclusivity. To this end, I have already submitted a legislative proposal to amend the Persons with Disability Act 2003. My Bill seeks to oblige the Council to specify the type of disability when recognising the persons with disability (PWD’s) in their system using dignified language in registration, certification of person with disability and discourage use of disrespectful and offensiveness language when referring to PWD’s. Let us hold onto the vision that one day in not so far distance future, Kenya will proudly host the Special Olympics, a statement to our unwavering commitment to the world where all individual abilities are celebrated, and cherished. We embrace this year’s theme of the ‘‘unbeatable together’’. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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