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    "content": "commuter allowance are not paid and yet, it is something that is already written in the Code of Regulations. The Ministry has kept a “mum position” in that respect. But they need money to employ many labour officers and inspectors to ensure that what goes on in the factories is beneficial to Kenyans. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have heard here that our country has put in place Vision 2030, which is aimed at making Kenya a highly industrialized and productive country so that our economy could be as strong as possible. It is not going to be possible for us to achieve even 20 per cent of what we hope to achieve by Vision 2030, if the Ministry of Labour is not facilitated to play its role. One, the so-called “industries” that employ our people have very poor working conditions. The workers are demoralized and, therefore, their level of productivity is low. Their level of creativity has also been compromised. So, if this country has to compete with other countries, it is important that workers are paid well. They should be well remunerated for what they are doing. That way, they will become as creative as possible. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are issues that are addressed internationally. There is child labour, equality in terms of employment and wage remuneration. In that regard, I am talking about female workers. Kenya, being a signatory to the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention, only gives lip service to that."
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