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"speaker_name": "Kaiti, WDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Joshua Kimilu",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. In replying, I want to congratulate all the Hon. Members for supporting this Bill. It had a lot of interest and they have given good suggestions for amendments. It important that, as the Bill becomes law, it is well polished. Regarding, Hon. Dawood’s concern on examinations, the Bill has taken care of that. Later, I will talk to him so that he can fully understands the examination issue. As most Members have said, it is true that social workers are everywhere in this country, especially in hospitals. They do a lot of work and contribute to the welfare of society. Most of them volunteer and it is high time we regulated that sector so that they can benefit. This Bill is an important umbrella because it covers all the sectors of social work, including hospitals and courts. It negates the need to come up with individual Bills for different sectors of social work. If it is passed into a law, it will regulate that sector. I also want to thank Kenyans for the support they gave during public participation on this Bill. I equally thank some lecturers who walked me through this process, for their very good suggestions and contributions. I cannot fail to thank a lecturer in the Public Gallery, Madam Phyllis, for following the proceedings of this House. She supported the drafting of this Bill. I also want to thank my constituents of Kaiti Constituency. I got so many calls from them congratulating me. I want to thank them for their support. I am ready to work for them and ensure that all their interests are well covered. Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 53, I request that the putting of the question be deferred. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to reply."
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