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    "id": 442685,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sijeny",
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        "legal_name": "Judith Achieng Sijeny",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me the chance to second this Motion. This is, indeed, a very considerate and sensitive Motion. It is no wonder that it has been moved by a lady Senator who knows the importance of caring for the interests of children because they are the future leaders of this country. Protecting the interests of children is also adhering to the Constitution of Kenya and the Children Act. The best interests of the children must always be taken into account. Kenya has diverse geographical differences. We know that we have the arid and semi-arid areas. Indeed, these areas have harsh weather. Some of those areas have not been accessible because of the difficulties that exist there. If the national Government provided boarding primary schools at the ward level, this will be a major achievement. The benefits will be immediate and the future will be so bright that the national Government will wonder why they did not do this before. We know knowledge is power. Creating a good environment and giving children access to education is making a serious point because it will increase the level of literacy. It will also protect children from harsh weather, poverty and particularly, the repugnant traditions and customs. We know that in some of these areas there are early marriages despite all the laws available against early marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Some people still sneak it in. Children should be made to understand that they must go to school. Therefore, implementing such a scheme would be very easy and the cultural practices will also change. This will also provide them with better nutritional health because they will have access to balanced diets which the Government and all the interested partners will provide. The children will definitely have access to adequate water which is a major challenge in some of these areas where children have to walk long distances to help their 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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