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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, let me, very quickly, thank the Mover of this Bill, hon. Kapondi, and its Seconder, hon. Ekwe Ethuro, for their very eloquent support. I note that our daughters have been brutalised for decades and centuries, and this has really stigmatised them throughout their lives. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Protestant Churches, some of which are in the country, which have gallantly fought the practice of FGM. They have done a commendable job. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, hon. Members must have noted that traditional circumcisers have messed up our girls. They have caused our girls to go through very painful times. Therefore, with the passage of this Bill, our girls will experience better lives, harmonious family life and regain their dignity. We will also be civilised in terms of the way our girls will be living. Our girls have experienced a lot of suffering and, sometimes, stress. With the passage of this Bill, the Government will be forced to set aside some funds for civic education, which will literally eliminate the suffering that our girls go through. It is important because the passage of this Bill will guarantee some basic human rights for our traumatised girls in this country. This Bill is very timely and it will open a new chapter in the lives of our girls. With those few remarks, I very strongly support this Bill."
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