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    "id": 1511575,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1511575/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Marsabit County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Naomi Waqo",
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    "content": "We should also adopt the affirmative action measures in procurement of the national Government’s goods and services, and also put into consideration the things that matter to the PWDs by giving them opportunities to do business, and appoint them to all the elective and appointive positions in this country which would in turn help them to support their families just like any other family. It provides for allocation of adequate resources to programmes that target PWDs. Currently, this is one of the things that we lack as a nation. We should also endeavour to give them identification documents so that we give them the opportunity to vote during elections, and also an opportunity to be elected. We should also include them in all the activities anywhere including schools. Many a times, children with disabilities are marginalised and discriminated; and sometimes, ashamed for doing what they can comfortably do confidently. If we do this, we will give them a better opportunity that will improve their lives. Part Three of Clauses 6 to 35 speaks on the rights of PWDs. Article 54 of the Constitution reinstates the rights of PWDs to include the right to equality and non- discrimination, privacy, recognition of women, children, youth and older members of the society with disabilities who should also be protected from abuse."
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