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    "id": 518054,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/518054/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kimaru",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Anthony Mutahi Kimaru",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support the Amendment Bill that is before this House. Basically, it is because it brings clarity into the Bill that was earlier proposed or passed by this House. We now have a clear definition of who the various groups are. When we talk of affirmative action, at times in a country like ours, unless we spell out certain things in crystal clear manner, there is always that opportunity to misinterpret and misapply certain provisions. We are seeing very clearly the youth being defined, the disabled and even the women or groups which may fall under the women category that would benefit from this Bill. It cannot again be said what benefit there will be. To echo the words of the Mover of that Motion, this category of people constitutes a large section of the population.If they are empowered, indeed, we are going to have a difference in the way wealth is distributed in this country and in the way the youth and others are empowered. I take cognisance of the beautiful and powerful role that Uwezo Fund is going to play to ensure that these groups are able to carry out those tasks. When I go home this weekend, I will be disbursing about Kshs14 million from the Uwezo Fund. Since there are a few roads being assigned out there, I do not know whether this can be applied earlier than usual. Since that provision also exists, these groups may be able to benefit. I support, hon. Deputy Speaker."
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