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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamu",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, before Sen. Madzayo behaved in a very unparliamentary manner, I was saying that the President’s Speech was very timely. This is because it came at a time when Kenyans are hard-hit by the deteriorating cost of living. This Speech was very inspiring to Kenyans. The President outlined what he was doing to improve the economy. It ignited hope to the citizens and potential investors. I commend the Kenya Kwanza Government on the efforts they have put to implement the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto that they put to the people during the campaigns. In a record one year, the President has made tangible effects to the country. I will outline some of the gains we have had as a country. The first is the fact that the President has enhanced justice delivery to Kenyans by appointing the six judges, whose appointments were unlawfully delayed. We know the far-reaching effects of that as practitioners of the law. Secondly, the President has given the police service independence by making the Inspector General (IG) of Police an accounting officer, so that they are in control of their budget. Also, the shift from subsidizing consumption to subsidizing production. This move was not only timely, but smart. The 5.5 million bags of fertilizer that the President subsidized increased production in the farms, and in turn, reduced food costs and made it easier for Kenyans. The relentless effort made by the President to curb the growing appetite for the country on the public debt has also gained fruit. It is very inspiring to hear the President confirm to all Kenyans that we are going to be able to pay the first instalment of $300 million that is part of the $2 billion of the Eurobond. This is inspiring because it has been a concern since the previous regime got us there. The transformational agenda has been felt heavily in the health sector. I commend my colleague Senators because in record time, while we were in Turkana County, we passed two legislations on the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). There are also two other Bills on the same that we have passed as a House. Another very key component of the President’s agenda is the digitization of Government services. I commend the President because he has led this initiative by ensuring that 13,000 Government services are now digitally available promptly, effectively and efficiently for Kenyans. In seeing that this agenda is effectively delivered to Kenyans, I have drafted a Bill referred to as the Digital Literacy and Opportunity Bill that will be tabled in this House in the coming days. I urge colleagues to support me. One of the provisions of the Bill is to make it mandatory for all civil servants to have a globally recognized certification in Information Communication and Technology (ICT). Also, to inculcate digital literacy in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. In conclusion, I will quote His Excellency the President, Dr. William Ruto-"
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