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    "id": 798283,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kasanga",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Sylvia Mueni Kasanga",
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    "content": "Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I also want to make a few comments on the President’s Speech. I have to begin by congratulating the President for making such a wonderful State of the Nation Address which came at a crucial time, a time when Kenyans needed to hear it. We heard of the achievements and we appreciate them. When it comes to information being disseminated on the Government’s achievements, we are asking the Government to allow Kenyans to enjoy the constitutional right to information as per Article 35 of the Constitution. Our Government agencies need to give more information whether via updated website and all that. Communication needs to be done and information needs to be readily available to the people of Kenya. I want to congratulate the President on the Agenda Four. Indeed, it is an agenda that is in touch with the people’s needs. Kenyans are still grappling with a lot of basic needs and a lot needs to be achieved. We are looking forward to seeing how the Government is going to actualize these four agenda items which are very big on everyone’s mind and our expectations are very high. I also congratulate the President on the handshake, which as Sen. Nyamunga said, has brought a lot of relief to Kenyans. As we continue to see the unfolding results of the handshake, in the spirit of inclusivity, we want the Government to show more inclusivity to women and the youth. We want to see a lot given to women and youth as we know that they are the primary labour force in the country. They have the numbers, passion and creativity to try new things especially now that we are looking at actualization of the agenda four items. I believe that women and youth can be champions of the four agendas. I want to add my voice on the issue of corruption. The President’s Speech states that: ‘Leaders at every level of Government must demonstrate a desire and commitment to serve and, in particular, we must all maintain the highest level of integrity’ 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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