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    "content": "countries came from worst situations, but women played an equal role as the men who fought for their country if that is the only development area to show that women have contributed. I would like us to remember that Mekatilili wa Menza played an important role at the former Coast Province in the resistance when “White” people came to occupy our land. Recently Mr. Gitu wa Kahengeri lost his wife. We know that he and his wife led the Mau Mau veterans’ movement and they were honoured by the British. They were compensated for the suffering they incurred during the war to free this country. Mr Gitu wa Kahengeri told us that if he were to be asked, women should be given 50 per cent provision and not 30 per cent because they fought equally. Had it not been for the women, they would have never won the war. That is true for every region in this country. It is time that we, as Kenyans, respected and honoured contributions made by women. We should not be talking about 30 per cent, but 50 per cent of representation in every aspect. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Sen. Kisasa explained so well why it is very difficult for women to win in elections. We cannot say that----"
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