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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ali Roba",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Affordable Housing Bill. As I rise, the unfortunate business of being in the Senate or Parliament as a whole, has exposed me a little bit to the hypocrisy of Parliamentarians sometimes. Why do I say that? If the tables were turned and our colleagues on the Minority side happened to be on this side, there will be emotional support for this programme on the basis of the fact that it is a Government agenda. May be I am one of the leaders on this side that did not vote for Kenya Kwanza Government, but joined it after election. Having been in Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance at that point, I bear witness that, the Kenya Kwanza Government campaigned on the platform of affordable housing for the population of this country. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is a transformative agenda. It may have gaps, but there is opportunity to remedy over time. However, this ship has already left the dock. It is in the high seas as it is because this implementation has gone very far. As I support, I want to make sure that the Committee also takes care of issues of critical concern within the Bill. I draw the attention of the Committee to provisions of Article 32(1) (2) and (3) in particular, where it talks about; “(1) Every person has the right to freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief and opinion. (2) Every person has the right, either individually or in community with others, in public or in private, to manifest any religion or belief through worship, practice, teaching or observance, including observance of a day of worship. (3) A person may not be denied access to any institution, employment or facility, or the enjoyment of any right, because of the person’s belief or religion.” When I read this, I mean, the Muslim population in this country must also benefit from this housing programme. I implore upon the Committee to make sure that they do the necessary amendment of Section 41 of this Act in order to make sure that, the issue of payment of interest is defined further in order to cater for the larger Muslim population in the country."
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