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    "id": 603824,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/603824/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mwaura",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13129,
        "legal_name": "Isaac Maigua Mwaura",
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    "content": "Article 97 of the Constitution clearly states the groups that are supposed to be represented by nominated Members. It is on that basis that we find ourselves in this august House. However, when people make requests to us like having a special unit in a school, we cannot respond. For example, when they make requests that they may require to be assisted to go to school, we cannot assist them. So, many are the times that we say: “Okay, we hear your concern, but we do not have CDF.” Therefore, as representatives of the people we need to solve our people’s problems. Politics is also about resource allocation and the art of the possible. Looking at this Bill, I can clearly see that it does not have the role of geographical constituency members, as has been the case before. However, I propose that a certain percentage of the total allocation of CDF should also specifically go to target persons with disabilities. This would be a timely move. Maybe, 1 per cent to 5 per cent can be set aside. If that is done, we will lift the lives of marginalised people, particularly persons with disabilities. We should ensure that there are provisions for school fees, infrastructure development and the rights of the people as enshrined in Article 43 of the Constitution. This is one of the preamble statements that justify the existence of this law, and particularly within the new definition of what would constitute social security. The concern I have is if this Bill provided for the payment of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), we would target people with disabilities, especially those with severe disabilities who are in constant need of medical attention. Those people approach us and tell us they need to be assisted to pay medical bills and yet, we cannot respond to that. If we do that, at least, they will have some reprieve. Because my time is up, I support the Bill. The only concern I have is the resolution of disputes by the Cabinet Secretary (CS). This may be turned political. We may want to look at other alternatives. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise to support."
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