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    "id": 396744,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/396744/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kanainza",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13113,
        "legal_name": "Daisy Nyongesa Kanainza",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as we appreciate devolution, it is very important for us to also appreciate the village elders since they are the people at the grassroots level. They play a big role as mediators in case of a dispute in the family or community. Before people go to the chief’s office, they first run to the village elder. Secondly, when I was growing up, the village elders could order one out of the house to go to school and the parent will be taken to task. That is why I am saying that it is important for us to recognize village elders in our community. Most of us have talked about the security aspect and it is true that the village elders know who the residents are and who the strangers might be. When we talk about disciplinary cases in our community, you will find that they were not high because of the work of the village elders. Right now, there is a lot of indiscipline in the village, including the misbehaving by our children. This is because the village elders have not been involved. These village elders have a deep knowledge in traditional law on what happens in our society and what is supposed to be done. When we talk about circumcision of boys, for example, it is these village elders who know how it is supposed to be done and who is supposed to do it. This digital era is actually killing our culture. As we devolve, let us look into the welfare of our village elders. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, lastly, I want to talk about the coordination of various activities in our communities. These village elders are the ones who can do it well. They give direction and advice, and even convene meetings. That is why I said that it is very important for us to motivate them. These funds will assist them do their job. We should even go further and provide them with uniforms and means of transport depending on where they come from. I know that in some places, bicycles can do well and, in other places, motor cycles can do well. Regarding capacity building, we know that county governments have funds meant for capacity building of our people in the community. If they are given an opportunity to train, they will deliver. With those few remarks, I beg to support strongly."
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