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    "content": "and we are able to add value to the country and the people of Kenya through partnership and working together. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a very important Bill because it is targeting the largest population of the country, that is, youth, women and persons with disabilities. Basically, this Bill might be in very few pages, but its impact is profound. One of the reasons it is important to ensure that we address the issue of marginalized groups, particularly youths. This is because for a long time, the youth of this Republic have been used and promised that they are leaders of tomorrow. Most of us were promised for a long time that we are the leaders of tomorrow and we should work hard to have a better life. There were songs were sung to say that “ vijana must go to school” so that they can have a better life in future. This future has become a forever promise. As you might know, the politics of this country, the vijana age keeps being stretched. So, achieving that objective of prosperity is becoming like a mirage. You keep on shifting the goal posts until you find someone is 40 years old and he is being told “ kijana work hard so that you can get a better future.” Therefore, a better future has become an illusion. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, to make that future a reality there must be specific steps that must be taken. This Bill plays a major role by ensuring that Government takes steps that are planned or deliberate to ensure that those opportunities are created. First of all, I want to speak about women. The women of this country are very industrious and hard working. Most of them are doing family chores. Most of them, due to historical and cultural issues have been unable to get an education as compared to men. As much as we love this country to say that we must follow the law in procurement, those technical terms in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and other financial acts are complex. They are making it difficult for some women to understand procurement procedures or regulations. Therefore, many women in this country shy away from participating in procurement of goods or doing business with the Government. Considering that the Government is the single richest entity to do business with, it is important that the women of the Republic of Kenya are enabled, in a language they understand even if it means translating those legislations into Kiswahili or mother tongue. This is the only way they appreciate that there is an opportunity and space for them to do business with both national and county governments. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if this Bill is passed and I believe it will be passed, it means our women will move from the mama mboga business to become mama contractor. They will move from being just a mere mama njugu to become mama supplier because that is what we need so that we can make our country a more prosperous nation and a more equal society. This Bill is very critical if you look at Chapter 4 of the Constitution in terms of equalizing society, bringing equity and ensuring that these women are able to take care of their families. It has now become the norm. I saw a story in the media where a certain man in Nyanza was trying to sue the wife for maintenance. So, we are moving to a more equal society. Therefore, we must also enable these men to benefit from the businesses that are done by their wives, sisters and daughters. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when it comes to youth, the biggest population in this country, they have suffered in the hands or lords of resources. They have suffered in the 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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