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    "id": 697382,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/697382/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. M’uthari",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1576,
        "legal_name": "Joseph M'eruaki M'uthari",
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    "content": "society that does not take care of itself. It is also worrying to realise that out of our total population, there are about 2.6 million children who are orphaned which means that they are in dire need. I would like to ask this House to appropriate more resources to the vulnerable children. This is to ensure that children who do not have the care of both parents can be properly supported by the Government. Education of children is also enshrined in our Constitution. Children are entitled to quality care and education. On accessibility, despite the fact that we have free primary and subsidised secondary education, acquiring education is still a big challenge for the majority of Kenyans. As we look at this policy, we should also consider the general welfare and interests of the people. Poverty is especially pushing more people to vulnerable situations. We have the responsibility of coming up with laws. For example, the Children Act is more comprehensive. It provides for protection of children from abuse, as it has been highlighted. In this country, there are many children who are involved in child labour. This Act also provides for guidance of children. There are certain practices such as female circumcision that has persisted despite the ban. As we look at this policy framework, we should also consider empowerment and involvement of communities using traditional structures to stop these practices. We may also need to look at how various areas and communities deal with the issue of children. This policy framework also looks at the family unit and how societies are organised. For instance, in Meru we should look at ways of involving the"
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