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    "content": "counties. In Kiambu County, for example, we are told that there is one constituency that has several nominated Members while another one does not have any. When we are debating issues within the county, you will find that a certain sub county is more advantaged than another one because the nomination was not evenly spread across. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we also need to clearly define who a marginalized or a disabled person is because it has been abused. A while ago, there was a case in our political party where a person said he must be in the list of nominated persons. When he was asked he said: “Because I stammer.” I do not know whether stammering can qualify against a person who does not have limbs, or who is blind or deaf. There are more severe cases of marginalization than someone who is stammering a little bit. What about, for example, someone who lost a single finger when he was farming or he had an injury and lost one finger? He is now claiming that he will be a representative of persons with disabilities. What amounts to disability must be very clear because if it is not, some people will take advantage. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I believe that this is a very good Bill. The late Chinua Achebe in his book entitled: Things Fall Apart said that: If a child washed his hands he could eat with kings . Those days women were not an issue yet. But we can say that when a young lady washes her hands, she can eat with kings. Sen. Wangari will be recognized among the people who have made significant contribution to this House by sponsoring a Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those remarks, I beg to support."
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