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    "id": 1520648,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kericho County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Kemei",
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    "content": "I come from the Kalenjin community, and specifically the Kipsigis sub-tribe, which is located mainly in the South Rift. We are very rich in culture but there are aspects of our culture that have been eroded. I am sure this is not only true for the Kipsigis community, but for many other communities across the country. To clarify, in the Kipsigis Community, one’s various stages of life are taken seriously, starting from birth. We give names to children based on their place of birth, the time they are born and the circumstances surrounding their birth. However, I must confirm that to some extent, people have stopped that tradition. They have started giving different names that are not based on cultural practices. Despite this, our people are still keen when it comes to naming of children, the food that is given to the mother before and after childbirth, and the importance of the place of birth. This includes the place where the mother is supposed to sit and the fact that men are to be away during a child’s birth. Today, a lady goes to the labour ward and the husband follows her. In our culture, that is uncalled for. Why are men going there? I still appreciate that one. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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