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    "id": 1414723,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "As you may be aware, there are currently two Bills under consideration by the House on the subject matter of Kenya Sign Language. The first Bill, the Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bill No.9 of 2023) seeks to, inter alia, give effect to Article 7(3)(b) of the Constitution relating to the promotion and development of the use of Kenyan Sign Language, provide for the inclusion of sign language in the education curriculum, and the use of sign language in legal proceedings. The Bill, introduced in the Senate by Senator Crystal Asige, MP, is co-sponsored by Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona, MP, in the National Assembly and was read a First Time on 28th February 2024. On the other hand, the Kenya Sign Language Bill (National Assembly Bill No.1 of 2024) is a Bill sponsored by the Nominated Member, Hon. Umulkher Harun Mohamed, MP. seeking to give effect to Articles 7(3)(b), 44, 50(2)(m), 54(1)(d) and 120 of the Constitution, to establish the Kenyan Sign Language Council for the regulation of sign language interpretation in Kenya, and to provide for the recognition and promotion of the use of Kenyan Sign Language. The Bill was read a First Time on 13th March 2024."
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