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"content": "Let me begin by appreciating and thanking the good Senator for his thoughtful effort in crafting this Motion. May it go on record that sometime last year in October, I stood before this House to second the same Motion. In doing so, certain leaders from different areas, notably the Governor for Bomet County and the Senator for Bomet County, who is here and may wish to expound further when he gets a chance, took great offense at the contents of the Motion, the mover’s amendments, and my own sentiments in seconding it. I want to go on record that no single Senator in this House would be foolish enough to oppose the current bursary system as it exists. This is because it still affords our children the opportunity to access basic education. Let it go on record that I, Sen. Raphael Chimera Mwinzagu from Kwale County, am not calling for the absolute scrapping of bursaries as they are. Rather, we are engaging in a discourse, a conversation on steps and measures to ensure that Article 43, 53, and 55 of the Constitution hold true meaning for our children. Ultimately, there must be free basic education for all. I ask that you underline the words, “free” and"
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