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    "id": 1509343,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1509343/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "young women. The socio-economic and emotional toll of GBV, including TFGBV, cannot be overstated. Survivors do face profound physical and psychological trauma, and the violence exacerbates gender inequalities in education, employment, and public participation. GBV also affects Kenya's economic growth, and the National Gender and Equality Commission estimates that GBV costs the economy billions annually in lost productivity and health care costs. We do observe that in the 16 days of activism as a country, we need to work on the following measures to address gender-based violence in all forms- (1) Strengthening legislative frameworks. Enact comprehensive laws to address TFGBV, ensuring clear definitions and penalties for perpetrators. Amend the Computer Misuse of Cybercrimes Act to include specific protections for women against online abuse and harassment. (2) Promote prevention education. Integrate digital literacy programmes into the education system to equip young people, especially women and girls, with the skills to navigate the digital space safely. (3) Launch nationwide public awareness campaigns to highlight the dangers of GBV and TFGBV, with a focus on empowering communities to act against these injustices. (4) Invest in survivor support systems and establish and fund more safe houses, counselling centres, and legal aid services for survivors. (5) Partner with technology companies to enhance online reporting mechanisms and ensure swift removal of harmful content. (6) Improve law enforcement and accountability. Train police officers and prosecutors to handle GBV and TFGBV cases sensitively and effectively. (7) Ensure timely investigations and prosecution of femicide and TFGBV cases to deter potential offenders. (8) Enhance data collection and research. Establish a national-wide database to track GBV and TFGBV cases and label a data-driven policy-making and resource allocation. Lastly, the 16 days of activism remind us that the fight against gender-based violence is a collective responsibility. It is, therefore, imperative for this House to take the lead in addressing GBV and TFGBV by enacting robust policies, allocating sufficient resources and championing the rights of women and girls. In conclusion, I urge my colleagues and stakeholders across the country to renew their commitment to ending all forms of violence against women and girls, ensuring that Kenya becomes a safer and more equitable society for all. On behalf of Sen. Hamida Kibwana, the Chairlady of Kenya Women Senators, I thank you."
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