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    "id": 491035,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/491035/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Gwendo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joy Adhiambo Gwendo",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion by Sen. Ongoro on the worrying trend of teenage pregnancies, more so, considering that the problem is here with us. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when we try to do something concerning teenage pregnancies, for example, by providing condoms in schools and introducing sex education, some people shiver and start murmuring and whispering. We shy away yet this is a problem here with us. We live in a society where a 13 or 14 year old already knows about sex. This is because of the way the world has exposed them to it. It is not anybody’s problem in particular, but because of the way that the world has grown. The world is bound to grow and life will go on. This Motion is asking us to do something about it. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I like particularly the fact that this Motion is asking us to put in place a programme for teenage parents, to ensure that they practice responsible family life. This means that we can arm these children with information. We can do capacity building for teenagers. When we arm them with information, they will know what to do when they are in a situation where sexual intercourse is involved. They will know when to have and not have sex and what to do. They will be armed with information. 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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