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    "id": 800623,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to make my Statement. Pursuant to--- Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my apologies. Let me organize myself. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.46 2(a) to make a Statement on a county issue regarding the rise in the number of rape cases among women with disabilities in Kakamega County and the surrounding counties. I make this statement because prevalence of sexual abuse against children and adults with disabilities in Kakamega County is becoming common. It is causing growing and serious concern. Just to mention a few recent ones; there were two cases in Malava where a girl who is a pupil at Malava Special School with Down syndrome was raped on 24th May, 2018 by a 40-year old man. Another was raped severally by different men. Another case was in Matungu where a girl with mental disability had been raped and impregnated. These cases have been reported, but sadly the perpetrators have not been apprehended. The damages caused by the physical, psychological and social consequences of rape stay with these victims for years. The immediate aftermath is that the victims endure pain from the injuries and they may even carry long-term physical and mental consequences such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and depression. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, every person with disability has a right to be respected on an equal basis with others whether he is physical or mentally disabled. Observing that the perpetrators have not been apprehended clearly shows that these cases of rape of persons with disabilities have not been dealt with. Many of these cases have been reported, and sadly you realize that the complainants cannot afford the legal costs to pursue their cases in court. The sentences may also be lenient or not always served. I, therefore, wish to draw the attention of the Senate to this and appeal to the national Government in conjunction with county governments to interrogate this matter so that justice permeates in our society for all victims. Thank you, 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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