{"id":1347680,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1347680/?format=json","text_counter":173,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Githunguri, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba","speaker":null,"content":"The Geriatric Bill 2022 seeks to effect Article 57 of the Constitution of Kenya to ensure provision of proper care and maintenance of the well-being of the elderly people of Kenya. The Geriatric Bill 2022 was committed to the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Protection for consideration, pre-publication scrutiny and making of appropriate recommendations pursuant to Standing Order 106 (6). The Bill seeks to effect Article 57 of the Constitution to establish a National Council for the Elderly to provide for their care, empowerment, protection, maintenance of their well-being, safety and security."}