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    "id": 1506400,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Makueni, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Suzanne Kiamba",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill. I wish to thank the Member of Parliament for Kitui Central, Dr Makali, for bringing this. I feel privileged because this is my first term and this is being introduced. It is my first time to talk about our welfare and I am very happy. For the two years I have been here, I have never heard any point or Bill that touched on our welfare. I thank Dr Makali very much. I appreciate it. The major thing that this Bill seeks to do is to sustainably manage our resources until we go to the next world. That is a very wise idea. I sincerely congratulate him and I hope we support this Bill. In particular, I am impressed by the fact that we will move our pension to be managed by the PSC. That way, we will have independence beyond this Parliament. Also, it will ensure a smooth exit when we are out there and need our pension. I applaud the Member of Parliament. This also brings us to another issue that I think we should discuss. I have heard a Member mention about a post-retirement medical scheme. One of the biggest issues Members face when they retire is their health. I like the advice of going to the gym and being healthy. That is a very good point. Another stress we face and should also be considered as we reflect on this Bill is our dues. Nowadays even claiming your mileage is a headache. It comes when it wants to come. Is that not stressing our Members as well? Our welfare at retirement depends on the welfare while we are still at work. Those with responsibilities of taking care of our welfare here need to prioritise it. I am a Member of Parliament with seven wards that want"
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