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    "id": 1491117,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. M. Kajwang’",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Otieno Kajwang'",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I agree with Sen. Asige that the Constitution under Article 54(2) says that the state shall ensure the progressive implementation of the principle that at least 5 per cent of the members of the public in elective and appointive bodies are PWDs. At least 5 per cent but we have a 2.2 per cent disability prevalence in the country. There is what the Constitution aspires to and there is the reality. The problem then would be for you to fully realize or actualize Article 54(2), you would probably be having the same PWDs sitting in various elective positions so that the number can get to 5 per cent. This is because, you have a 2.2 per cent incidence. The Constitution requires a 5 per cent representation. I am well guided and this is a debate we can have on whether it is something to be realized immediately or progressively. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I will conclude my contribution by encouraging Sen. Asige to reach out to the other House and ensure that she finds a co-sponsor for this Bill, so that it can move fast. I do note that the requirement for representation of PWDs in the National Assembly is a constitutional provision and therefore, we should find friends in the other House who can fast-track it. This is one of those Bills that we do not need to talk a lot. Even when we talk to it, we are just talking to the spirit of it so that we can encourage Sen. Asige and commend her for the excellent work she is doing. At the end of the day, she is one of those Senators who is doing what brought her to this House – to represent the interests of marginalized groups and PWDs. She has, however, gone beyond it and has represented the youth very well, even though I am not sure whether she is still a youth. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support."
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