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    "id": 493701,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kipyegon",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Johana Ngeno Kipyegon",
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    "content": "Hon. Deputy Speaker, I wish to support this Motion. The Constitution at Article 27(3) and (4) is very clear on discrimination on the basis of age or religion. If you look at the funds which have been availed to the youth, women and the elderly you will realize that there is a large section of people who have been discriminated, because they are not aged 35 years and below, and also because they are not over 70 years of age. This is in contravention of the Constitution. If this Fund was to be created, it would cater for persons aged between 35 and 65 years. In this country, we need to relook at what can stimulate the growth of our economy. Instead of creating funds we should invest seriously in areas that can stimulate the growth of the economy of this country. That way, we will not be thinking of creating funds to help persons in certain age brackets. If we concentrate on constructing a good road network in this country--- I believe that all of us are capable of saving except for those who are disabled and cannot compete with us, maybe, in business. When creating this Fund as a stop-gap measure, we need to look at the larger picture. This country needs very good roads in order to stimulate economic growth. We should be able to provide clean water. If we can provide electricity, water for irrigation, and build middle level colleges which can help our youths then we will help this country grow. We can help our people get opportunities for growing the economy. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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