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    "id": 799357,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Milgo",
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        "legal_name": "Milgo Alice Chepkorir",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I thank all the contributors to this Motion, specifically two great men, our Senators. Thank you for supporting the women. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, one serious problem is legislation. We realise that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 gave us what we have achieved so far. As Sen. Omogeni said, I was taking stock of what the leadership in this country has done. We are only saying that it should be a continuous process so that we can achieve the gender parity that we are talking about and particularly the two-thirds gender Bill. I am sure it is the law that in this case will propel women. I loved what one speaker mentioned particularly on the issues of women. You realise that radicalisation and drug addiction have come because of the fact that women may not have been around. However, if we would have assigned duties to women, radicalisation and drug abuse would be reduced since women will nurture the children. Finally, we are simply lacking the mindset. The moment we change the mindset to feel that women will also contribute something good, I am sure we will not feel as Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri mentioned that the two-third genders rule was jeopardised by the 1985 Beijing Conference. It was felt that the Conference came with issues of wanting to topple men. I am sure that was just a feeling because nobody wants to topple men. Women are always proud when men are there which is why all married women always love their husbands. In replying to this Motion, I thank all the Senators for the contributions. With these recommendations that we were given from that Forum and whatever we have presented today, I wish something would be given from that Chair so that it can continue propelling the issue of women. We do not want this Report to gather dust in the shelves. I trust that our recommendations will be implemented to enhance some of the activities we are going to do. For example, we were encouraged to set up a committee to follow up on these issues. I wish something can be mentioned on the issue of the Girl2 Leader Initiative. I hope something will be done from the Speaker’s desk to assist us to continue with our mission. 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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