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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "Nairobi has been highly affected. People have lost businesses and jobs. The strategy that Gen Z had is different from what we saw. However, we all remember the case of Kevin, a 12-year-old student, who was hit by a stray bullet. Yesterday, as I went back home, I witnessed young uniformed school children running away from the teargas and it was sad. I want to ask the school institutions, the Parent Teachers Association (PTAs) and board members to make decisions as we have seen some private schools have done and ask the students to stay at home. Not going to school a day or two is not a big deal because all of you are not attending the class. We had COVID-19 pandemic where people stayed home for one year. The security and the safety of our young children comes first. I want to urge the learning institutions, the lower learning institution and the high schools, especially the day scholars, to make some of these quick decisions to ensure there is safety. Back to what has brought us to this point. I have heard and thank the President for saying that he is willing to have dialogue with the Gen Z. We appreciate even as that process takes place, charity begins at home. His Excellency the President has Gen Z within State House; the young boys and girls who are within your surroundings. Do not even go far because they are speaking one language and the same thing. Start with them. They will tell you everything. Give them an opportunity. It just starts there within your institution because they are there. I am saying that because I have also seen them. Give them a chance of about 30 minutes of conversation. They will bring light to you and you will connect with them. For Gen Z, it is not just about talking, it is also about vibing. You listen to them more when they articulate their issues because what they want done is to be listened to more. We not only have the Gen Z, but also Gen Alpha who are our children at the age of 10, nine and 11. The Gen Alpha have been watching what Gen Zs are doing. I want to take the leaders back a few years ago, some of these children were in high school and we witnessed quite a number of schools being burnt at a particular moment. Now, the same students are able to articulate their issues at the national level. The young ones are also able to see that. I saw a few of them coming out and carrying the placards of ‘reject the Finance Bill’. This is because they have seen what their elder ones are doing. What I am trying to say this evening is this is the opportunity to correct what is already out here, so that the younger group does not undergo what the Gen Z are undergoing right now. Let us correct this not only for the Gen Z, but also for the Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, because these are our children and we have them. They are smart. It is the opportunity to correct this as far as the whole narrative of Gen Z is concerned. What are Gen Zs asking? They have said they need action for some of the things that I have heard my colleagues mention, especially on the issue of Chapter Six of the Constitution, on integrity issues, as far as how you conduct yourself as a leader. We have seen corruption taking place where people are carrying money in sacks up and down. Nonetheless, I am happy because we are accepting that it is not correct. We have seen harambees taking place. I can attest that most of the Senators here, before the end of week, they have already shared their harambee cards for the different institutions. We try our best to support even if we are not attending. If we are going to reduce that, then let us also reduce the issue of giving handouts and people lining up to receive them. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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