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    "content": "biological children, because they do not have time for them. They end up being taken care of by other people. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I think that this country needs to come up with a very good policy after doing proper research. This is a very nice idea, but I wonder if the old will really get quality care in those homes. I want to liken this with the programme that the Government is running right now. There are so many senior citizens who are suffering because they are not getting the Kshs2,000 or Kshs4,000 that is allocated by the Government for senior citizens. This is because there is no proper criteria for identifying those who should benefit from these funds. Therefore, the problem is really who is going to manage these funds and the process of identifying the beneficiaries. I pity the senior citizens because of the suffering that they go through. Most of their children are not around and even those that are with their parents, again, are not economically empowered. So, you will find that a child of a particular senior citizen is also busy taking care of his or her children, and the senior citizen will be a burden. So, it is a good idea, but it really needs a very good policy that can be implemented after thorough research. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Sen. Elachi talked about different homes and cultures in communities. Some people would not like their parents to be taken care of in a home, because it will be seen like blessings are being taken away from the children. But, again, these senior citizens are suffering and we really need to consider this. I support this Motion with a proper policy. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to support."
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