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    "id": 1558903,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Endebess, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose",
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    "content": "or devolving funds, but about money being siphoned from the programmes they are supposed to implement As a House, we need to pass this Bill to establish a clear mechanism for supporting the most vulnerable members of our society, including the elderly, orphans and those in poverty- stricken areas. It is very sad that yesterday, in Nairobi alone, we lost about six people in Mathare and other places as a result of the heavy rains. These are risks that expose our people to unnecessary deaths. It is unfortunate that a stone fell into a house, and killed a mother and her children. This is very sad and should not be happening in this day and era. As we pass the Social Protection Bill, which establishes a board to protect the most vulnerable members in our society, it is important to ensure that deaths caused by heavy rains and floods no longer happen. I heard the former Mayor for Migori mention that his Bill needs to be merged with this Bill during Third Reading. That is not a possibility. That is not how laws are made. Since we already have this Government Bill, the most sensible thing would be for him to propose his amendments and put them into this Bill. We can then reject his Bill and proceed with the Government Bill to address this issue effectively. We should avoid duplication that may later prevent us from implementing it properly. Since this Bill is sponsored by the Majority side, we should be able to proceed. Our Standing Orders provide that a Bill sponsored by the Majority or the Government takes priority over a Bill sponsored by a Member. Therefore, this Bill, which is now at the Second Reading stage should be passed. And since it is a priority, we can move to the Committee of the whole House, pass the Bill, and send it to the Senate. The Senate can also fast-track it so that it becomes law. With those few remarks, I support this Bill and hope that we can fast-track it and make it possible for Kenyans to enjoy social protection. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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