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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Ng’etich",
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        "legal_name": "Cecilia Chelangat Ngetich",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity. On the Report on the realisation of national values and principles of governance, indeed, the emphasis of public participation in our Constitution is very key in the sense that one would not respect the values and the principles that are formed if they do not participate in it. When you make laws for the people, they have to participate and understand in order to have ownership. Secondly, I recall that during the good days in school, we were taught about national values. There was a subject known as Civic Education. If that could be instilled at an early age, it would really make sure that children grow being very patriotic and understand the cohesive nature that we need to instil in our country. Therefore, we need to do a lot in the education sector to promote unity and cohesion. This should not divide us, but make us know where we have come from. I remember one time the curriculum was saying that if you are in the Rift Valley, you only have to learn about the mountains and the tea in the region and not the features that are found in other areas. About social inclusion, indeed, the country has come up with laws that will recognise representation and equity. However, I still want to say that education is an equaliser. When one goes to school, regardless of where you are, you will one day be able to alleviate poverty in your home or community. We talk of free and compulsory basic education. This basic education is from pre-school to Form Four. If this is the intent of the Government, then we are still very far from realising those principles of governance, national values and even social inclusion. Finally, I want to talk about the rule of law. Laws are there and those who break them should face the wrath of the law. There are people who cannot afford to hire lawyers. So, in social equity, we also need to remember the legal aid for those who cannot afford to hire lawyers for representation, so that they are not locked out. We realise that if you are not strong, the rest who are strong will overcome you. In the animal farm, others are more equal than others. It is time we developed a monitoring and evaluation procedure to ensure that we realise the way the principles and the national values are disseminated to the people. This should be done from a cultural perspective. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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