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    "id": 1425544,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Keroche",
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    "content": "Assembly and passed on 6th December 2023. Thereafter, it was referred to the Senate for consideration. The principal objective of the Bill is to amend the National Construction Authority Act No.41 of 2011 to ensure women, youth and Persons With Disability (PWDs) can have start-up business and can apply to be registered as contractors under Categories 6, 7 and 8 while being exempted from paying the prescribed fee. The amendment seeks to provide for the recognition of women, youth, and PWDs as marginalized groups and cushion them from the burden of paying registration fees. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in the recent past, there have been initiatives to promote the inclusion of women, youth and PWDs in the business sector, including the enactment of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (PPDA). This has been done with the focus on providing equal opportunities for employment and access to business opportunities for these groups. It is noteworthy that women, youth and PWDs are increasingly taking roles in the construction industry. By exempting these groups from the prescribed registration fees, it will help remove the financial barriers and encourage these groups to pursue entrepreneurship in the construction industry. Ultimately, leading to the development of more accessible and equitable construction and building, taking into account the needs and perspectives of diverse groups. For this reason, the importance of the Bill cannot be overrated. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, specifically Clause 2 of the Bill seeks to amend Section 17 of the National Construction Authority (NCA) Act. It is to provide that women, youth and PWDs who apply to be registered by the Board as contractors shall be exempted from paying the prescribed fee where the business is a start-up venture and further where the fee does not exceed Kshs15,000. In concluding, the passage of the Bill will contribute to a more sustainable and socially responsible construction sector. I, therefore, urge hon. Senators to support this important Bill. Signed by Senator Aaron Cheruiyot. I call upon the Senator for Nandi to second."
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