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    "content": "I also wish to congratulate and note that the person who has prepared this Report has done a good job. It is clear, concise and detailed. There is nothing that is missing out. Anybody looking at it can quickly pick into the various facets of this report that are key and important. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wish to note that most of the issues that are discussed in this Report touch on Kenya. For example, there are issues on health and ensuring that health systems are put into good use and properly structured, so that they can address various diseases, keep up with the times and address the infrastructure in order to ensure that we have a healthier nation. The other key thing was the issue of girls’ empowerment through education. I know that even here in Kenya this has been a big issue. Over time, we have made progress because when we look at the educational trajectory, especially for primary, secondary and university, the gender gap is reducing as we move on. In primary schools, we are slightly over 50 per cent and in secondary schools, tertiary institutions and universities, we are still struggling, but we will get there. Another very important component is the inclusion of People Living with Disabilities (PWDs). This brings into insight a group of people who are key in development if we let them be on board. Lastly is the issue of management of domestic waste. This can finally bring a problem in many countries, especially when it has not been managed well. Disaster control has been a topic for the better part of this afternoon in light of what has happened in Nakuru County and the need to address it comprehensively. It must have come as a sense of comfort to know that there are other countries as well who are dealing with a similar problem. This seems to be a global rather than a country issue. As they went on, they were able, through the experiences of other countries, to make comparisons, understand and see the best way to go about it. Madam Temporary Speaker, I was impressed by the way the ACP-EU Assembly works in terms of Committees that are there. I have looked at the Committees there and seen that they embrace most of the issues. The first is the Committee on Political Affairs, which touches on political affairs to the extent of election observers and observations. I am glad that they also gave a chance to the Kenyan Delegation to talk about our current situation, probably with inputs that make ours a better electoral process, as we move forward. There is also a Committee on Economic Development, Finance and Trade, which is very critical because that brings the financial sector on board. Lastly they have the Committee on Social Affairs and Environment, which becomes a whole encompassing issue. On page seven, where the initiatives by the Joint Parliamentary Assembly are highlighted, the key issues coming up are important. One of these issues is the upgrading of women in the development process. With the realization that women form half of the population, they look at things differently and have certain organisational abilities and there is need to incorporate them. There is also the integration of environmental policy in development projects, the promotion of trade as a tool for development, the drawing up of rural development 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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