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    "content": "disabilities. From the outset, I want to say that I support this Motion and thank Sen. Khaniri for it. Registration of persons living with disabilities is an important thing in this country and we should have done it a long time ago. Registration will allow them to push for their agenda such as having a disability-friendly environment within our country. You will realize that most buildings do not have a disability-friendly environment but when they are registered, they can push for this agenda. They will also be able to push for accessibility to health facilities in the counties and the places where they stay. Once registered, they will be able to enjoy the privileges that should be given to them rightfully according to Article 56(c) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 that says that they need to access employment equally. Access to information is a right to every Kenyan and once registered and when they have a group that fights for them, they will get the information in good time which they can use to become important people in this country. I hope that the NCPWDs will reach the people living in rural areas because most of them are probably born in town but they are taken to the rural areas. I hope that once the registration of persons living with disabilities takes place, they will reach the people in the county, ward level and even rural areas. There are youths living with disabilities who are energetic and creative. I believe that they should be empowered and equipped with necessary skills that can be used to develop and grow the economy of this country. You will realize that without us knowing the exact number, we will not be able to incorporate them in our development agenda. Currently in this country, we are talking about achieving the Big Four Agenda. This can only be realised once we integrate all groups in the development agenda. Persons living with disabilities should never be marginalized; they should be recognized and included in the development process. With those few remarks, I wish to support this Motion. Thank you."
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