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    "id": 656204,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/656204/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Bill. From the outset, the Constitution has been very inclusive. If there is any progressive Constitution the world over, it is the Kenyan Constitution for the fact that it envisages everybody to play a meaningful role in development. One of the sectors that have been included is that of people with disabilities. Most studies have established that up to 10 per cent of people living in Kenya are people with disabilities. Most of the time, we look at the physical disabilities that are obvious and easy to see. However, we have other disabilities that are internal, for example, mental disabilities. Most developed countries have been able to pull in the various categories of people to enable them play a meaningful role. We always say that disability is not inability. However, we need to find systems, ways and technologies to ensure that the people with disabilities can continue to live very productive lives. That is possible because most developed counties have lifts and phones that are fitted with audio facilities, thus suitable for persons with disabilities. The Constitution has been---"
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