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    "id": 418363,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Karaba",
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Dickson Karaba",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, even at 100 years, people are old but they still want to live a good life. You would like the 100 years to continue to infinity. But history and geography have it that there is the theory of isostatic equilibrium, which will at one time make sure that the earth itself also holds the weight of a human being. That is why they have to die and the resurrection is somewhere else. That is what we call the end of that life. So, one has to die anyway at that age. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, some countries have come up with a theory, which I think the hon. Madam Senator is trying to borrow. At the age of 70 years, you are suspected to be a liability to the Government or to the people, so, they clear you before you get to 80 years. There are countries where after 80 years, you are suspected to be a liability and anything can happen to you. I believe that it happens even in some societies here in Kenya. There are some societies in Kenya where the moment you reach over 80 years, you become a liability and it is better if you were not alive. That is why there are times when people do not even cry over a dead person. That is why in some communities, you are buried on the same day that you die. There are some communities in Kenya where if you die, your body is burnt. They do not even bother to bury you. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Government should come up with certain programmes where those who retire are given their benefits on time. For example, when teachers get to 65 years, they should be given money to live up to maybe 80 years. The unfortunate bit is that at the age of 65 years old, you will not even be able to go to Nairobi to look for your benefits. So, we would urge the Government instead of even coming up with this Motion, which I also support, to make sure that after the retirement age, the pension dues should be paid quickly and promptly. There are those who get monthly pensions, this should even be lengthened so that people can benefit up to the age of 80 years. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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