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    "id": 1378273,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Elgeyo Marakwet County, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei",
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    "content": "patiently waited to debate, I will zero-in to the two-thirds gender rule. I want to speak loudly about it because I do not want ladies to be left behind in that debate. We have a problem in this country because whenever we talk about two-thirds, people always look at the ladies. It is not just ladies, but they never think that it can be their daughters. I have sat in this House for over 30 minutes. I am the only lady present but only men have been speaking. I have not been given an opportunity to represent even the ladies who are not here. Having said that, I support the Report and thank the President because he is so passionate about the two-thirds gender rule. There are some things that we should try to bring equity to. We should ensure that all the genders are well represented in this House. Let me talk about the NGAAF and the NG-CDF. Many people in our constituencies depend on the NG-CDF, especially for the bursaries for school going children. A long time ago, before the start of NG-CDF, I used to see Members of Parliament and communities fundraising for children from needy families to go to school. Since the inception of the NG- CDF and the NGAAF, many children from needy families have been able to access education. Even some Members of this House are beneficiaries of the two funds. These funds should be enshrined in the Constitution. It is also good that we have the Official Opposition Leader in the House. Many times, Members in the opposition lose direction and interest in the business of the House. They have their Party Whip and their Leader of the Minority Party but they do not have their Official Opposition Leader. Therefore, they tend to relax. We need the opposition to ensure that the Government is kept in check. So, it will be good if we have the Official Opposition Leader and the Prime Minister in this House so that every time issues arise the majority and the minority can be well represented."
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