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    "id": 1375557,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon (Dr) Jackson Kosgei",
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    "content": "First, this is important for the unity of this country because we have been experiencing suspicion every electoral cycle. We want to look into this and understand why Kenyans disagree in every election. Second, is the issue of IEBC and we want to have an electoral commission that can be trusted by both sides in any given election. I also want to appreciate an honourable lady Member who spoke a few minutes ago before me. She said that the Report did not clearly speak to the needs of persons living with disabilities in this country. I am sure, as we progress with the analytical discussions and deliberations in this Report, we will look into the matter. I represent the interest group and I do not want to have persons with disabilities lumped up in an amorphous group called ‘the special group’. This must come out very clear so that their issues can be addressed uniquely. For many years, I have been travelling in and out of this country. I have been having very insensitive experiences at our point of entry. For example, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), a person living with disability and having total dependency on assistive devices, gets it rough. We do not have an ample lift and the one which is there is too far away, especially when the plane is parked far from the bridge. This needs to be included in this Report so that it can speak to the legislations domiciled in various Acts. Finally, this is a moment to correct unsatisfactory areas in our Constitution. I appeal to all of us to support because a bipartisan Bill will be coming up which will make it easier for us to address the needs of Kenyans. Hon. Temporary Speaker, again, I support the Report. Thank you."
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