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    "id": 1291403,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1291403/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2940,
        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
        "slug": "james-lomenen-ekomwa"
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    "content": "between the host and refugee communities, discrimination against the locals in accessing services is still persistent. Mr. Speaker, Sir, these services include- 1. Scholarships and material support for vulnerable children; 2. Health services, where refugees receive preferential treatment; 3. Gender based violence and child protection services; 4. Training programmes, such as technical training and kitchengarden training, which are generally geared toward refugees; 5. Access to clean water, whereby locals are denied access to water points and boreholes, which are often strategically located to primarily serve refugee communities; 6. Job opportunities at the UNHCR, whereby members of the Turkana Community are often viewed as unfit for corporate positions despite their substantial qualifications and experiences. Mr. Speaker, Sir, to ensure equitable access to services and promote harmonious co-existence, I call upon the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights to engage the national Government on the following- 1. Advocate for scholarship opportunities and material support to be allocated fairly between the Turkana Community and refugee students; 2. Establishment of additional educational facilities, such as schools and vocational training centers to accommodate the educational needs of both local and refugee communities; 3. Promotion of equitable access to healthcare services and support initiatives that raise awareness of available healthcare facilities and services; 4. The respect for the cultural norms, beliefs and traditions of the Turkana community by refugees and the UNHCR; 5. Expansion of gender based violence and child protection services to cover both Turkana and refugee community members; 6. Strengthening security in and around Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps to curb terrorism and unlawful activities; 7. Development of livelihood programmes tailored to the specific needs of the Turkana Community, including technical training, agriculture support and small-scale business opportunities, as well as facilitating partnerships between the local community members and relevant agencies to enhance economic opportunities and reduce dependency; 8. Establishment of additional water points and boreholes in areas that are heavily populated; 9. Promotion of community-based programmes that address the root causes of child homelessness; 10. Advocacy for job opportunities within the UNHCR and partner agencies to be accessible to both local and refugee community members based on qualifications and experience; 11. Community engagement initiatives that bring together local and refugee communities to address shared challenges and build mutual understanding. Also, support"
}