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    "content": "groups; the young, the disabled and others, are left out, then they will be denied the opportunity to take up leadership, start working and getting the empowerment they deserve. I wish to state that some time back, a month ago, we, as a Delegated Legislation Committee, invited our counterparts at the county level; Chairpersons of the Delegated Committees. Out of the 47, there was only one lady who had been elected as Chairperson. This is because she had really struggled in her own way to get it. By the time women were being nominated, people had already positioned themselves. The voice of women in leadership was left out. All the political parties in this country should borrow a leaf from this. As they always say, charity begins at home. The political life begins at the party level. Therefore, political parties should come up with policies or rules within their nominations or constitutions that will ensure that there are special seats for women from the time they are nominated for electoral positions. This has worked very well. We are aware that in the United Kingdom, the Labour Party does have this affirmative action within the party. They have very many women elected to Parliament in all respective positions. This is the best way forward. For that, I say that this is an important time for political parties. Indeed, this House should help the country by achieving the affirmative action. I beg to support."
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