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    "id": 1555810,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Suba North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona",
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    "content": "I wish to address the issue that everyone has mentioned, her unfortunate statement that appeared to imply victim-blaming. I am pleased to state that she has apologised, and I have personally seen the apology on her X handle. Members were asking her to apologise, which she has done. I want to emphasise that beyond the apology, we are dealing with a broader issue. She, too, is a victim of societal socialisation. That is why, whenever we vet a nominee for a gender-related ministry, issues often arise. I appreciate that she has apologised, but she must go further and recognise the need for capacity building. Personally, as an expert in this area, I am willing to handhold and help her so that she can serve Kenyans more effectively. It is also unfortunate that this particular ministry has now seen three Cabinet Secretaries rejected in a very short time. Since July, it has remained without a substantive Cabinet Secretary. The responsibility falls on the appointing authority. We must take this ministry seriously and not treat it as a placeholder for fulfilling political obligations. I am not saying that this woman is incompetent. I have stated that she is a very competent lawyer. However, when assigning additional responsibilities, we must think more seriously about it. Otherwise, she has apologised. Let her also learn, just as she studied law late in life. Let her take up courses on gender. The women Members of Parliament are here and willing to support her. I support."
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