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    "id": 1558906,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kericho County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Kemei",
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    "content": "From the onset, I want to support the Social Protection Bill of 2025. This is a very important Bill to Members of Parliament. The Social Protection Bill takes care of the vulnerable in our society. It includes Government policies and programmes designed to safeguard individuals against poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion throughout their lives. This Bill aims to prevent or mitigate risks and emergencies, particularly for vulnerable groups, and promote social inclusion. As the County Member of Parliament for Kericho, I want to make it clear that County Women Representatives have many responsibilities, especially when it comes to the people we represent, which include people living with disabilities, women, the elderly, children and the youth who fall within the category of vulnerable groups. With this knowledge, the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) allocation is not enough to cater for the needs of all those vulnerable groups. I am glad that we have this Bill because it will help us, especially when it comes to provision of basic needs. I have met many of these vulnerable groups, especially women, widows and those who have children living with disabilities. I have been able to help over 20 women get habitable houses through the NGAAF. There is a high demand for good housing and clothing, especially during this rainy season. Many do not have blankets or good shelter. Through the Social Protection Bill, the national Government, and to a large extent the county governments, will be able to help vulnerable groups such as those living with disabilities, the elderly and orphans. The Board will be able to provide social protection to orphans, vulnerable children, the poor, the elderly, and persons living with disabilities. There are many such vulnerable groups in Kericho County. We also have parents with vulnerable children who cannot work and provide for their families."
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