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    "id": 813738,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Seneta",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mary Yiane Senata",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me a chance to read this Petition on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Kenya and residents of Kaputei North Ward in Kajiado County. “We the citizens of the Republic of Kenya and residents of Kaputiei North Ward, Kajiado County draw the attention of the Senate to the following: (1) That we are aggrieved that a majority of the flower farms, institutions and other companies operating in Kaputiei North Ward in Kajiado County do not employ locals, thus denying the community opportunities for economic and social advancement. (2) That the majority of these flower farms, institutions and other companies do not advertise for jobs in the local dailies or public places within the ward or public offices. (3) That despite making huge profits from their operation in our ward, these farms do not invest back in the community, through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which has entrenched a sense of exploitation and marginalization among the local people, as well as anger and resentment towards these farms. (4) That we have made the best efforts to have these matters addressed by the relevant authorities, all of which have failed to give satisfactory responses. (5) That none of these issues raised in this Petition is pending in any court of law; constitutional or any other legal body. Therefore, your humble Petitioners pray that the Senate investigates this matter and; (a) initiates legislation to provide for a mandatory minimum percentage of employees in a farm, comprising both skilled and unskilled workers who must be recruited from the local community; (b) that this House recommends that flower farms, institutions and other companies be required to advertise for their jobs in public places and in local newspapers in the areas where they operate; (c) recommend that flower farms, institutions and other companies be required to include in their boards of management representatives from the local communities and engage them in decision-making, including during recruitment exercises; (d) recommend to the relevant line Ministry and State agency to take action against any owner or managers of these farms found culpable of the grievances raised in this petition. THAT, the Senate initiate legislation to provide for mandatory CSR by farms carrying out operations in an area so as to uplift the general living standards of the people in that area and in that community. 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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