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    "id": 1502313,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1502313/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Homa Bay County, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Atieno Bensuda",
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    "content": "that very day, over the news, I saw the President pledge Ksh100 million. I believe that money is a good start, but not adequate, and neither is it meant for certain regions. However, he should consider ensuring that all 47 Women Representatives and the desks of gender-based violence, whether they are at the police stations or the headquarters, are supported. We want clear engagement on this. We are calling upon His Excellency the President to ensure this happens. In his Speech, I also noted that the President is keen on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). I want to say that for SMEs, digitalisation is a key component of developing and advancing our nation. However, His Excellency the President, we would like to say that the digital borrowing of Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) and youth economic empowerment funds are not making meaningful growth, so let the ordinary method that was being used remain. I know this House can legislate and bestow it under the women representatives because they are the ones who take the course on affirmative action. His Excellency the President also acknowledged the issue of education. As a teacher, I cannot fail to acknowledge his concerns. I highly acknowledge his concern that universities in this country have come to their knees. I do not know how long it will take this country to restore them so that the quality of education is not compromised. Twice, we have seen the lecturers go on strike in the same year - an embarrassing situation. I want to believe that his concern for ensuring adequate funding for the universities will be addressed, so that we never see lecturers on the streets and that the collective bargaining agreements are adhered to. I am also concerned about the Competency-Based Curriculum…"
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