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    "id": 727593,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/727593/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mbura",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13153,
        "legal_name": "Emma Mbura Getrude",
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    "content": "Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 45(2)(b) to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the violation of rights of the EPZ workers in Mazeras, Rabai Constituency. In the Statement, the Chairperson should: (1) State whether the Government is aware that the rights of workers at the EPZ in Mazeras, Rabai Constituency are violated contrary to Article 41(1)(2) of the Constitution. (2) State the minimum wage for a Kenyan worker and the measures that the Government has put in place to enforce the minimum wage for all workers. (3) Investigate and table a report on claims of: (a) Poorly monthly pay of Kshs5,600 from which further deduction for social security and hospital insurance are made. (b) Sexual harassment of female workers by their supervisors and bosses. (c) Poor working conditions such as poorly ventilated buildings, long working hours of between 7a.m. to 10p.m. without pay for extra time and being forced to either sit or stand for long hours of up to 15 hours daily with very short breaks in between. (d) Being subjected to summary dismissal without pay, contrary to the Employment Act. (4) Explain why the workers have been denied their constitutional right to form or join trade unions. (5) Explain the measures that the Government will take against the companies that have violated the rights of these workers. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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