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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamu",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to contribute to this Motion on femicide in Kenya with a very heavy heart. Despite the fierce fight that we have had as the women of Kenya, Africa and in the world basically to have women recognised and respected, it is sad that in Kenya, we have femicide cases rising in the recent past. The recent cases of Ms. Rita Waeni and Ms. Starlet Wahu is how Kenya ushered in 2024. I am grateful because these cases have highlighted the situation for all of us. Femicide Counts Kenya is an organisation and it records that in 2023 only, we lost 152 women through murder by people close to them or people posing as lovers. That is why today, the women in the House are all dressed in black because it is a dark valentine for us. Love is no longer what it is supposed to be for our girls. As leaders, if we do not condemn these actions and impress upon the relevant authorities to take these matters seriously, then none of us is going to be safe any longer. We have a deep-rooted misogynistic culture in Kenya where women are seen as property to be owned and used. That is why you hear stories of kukula fare and our girls are getting greedy and all those things. The punishment for a prostitute is not death. Kukula fare does not attract death. The issues of morality are not punishable by death. Sex workers should be protected. Those who choose to trade their flesh or if I choose to kula your fare, I should not pay for it with my life. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Kenya has ratified many treaties in particular the United Nations (UN) Treaty that is against any kind of violence against women. So, it is up to us to ensure that we end this culture once and for all. Very soon, I will be bringing an amendment to this House to ensure that femicide is distinctly recognised as a crime under the law and that perpetrators to pay a higher price. I support."
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