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    "id": 850728,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 171,
        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I remember growing up in a society where every child was raised by members of the society. Strangers could discipline us and report us to our parents when they found us misbehaving. However, times are different now. With technology, more freedoms and rights for children, we all mind our own business. Despite this, I believe it is time we strongly spoke up about sex education at all levels of life, from within the family structures, schools and places of worship. We all need to agree on what age is appropriate to start having discussions about sex with our children. We also need to agree on the information that is given out to them. In this day and age, with technology, internet and media which is easily accessible, parents, guardians and the community at large need to pay attention to how our children are using these amenities. The current curriculum needs to be revised so that sexual and reproduction studies are strongly yet candidly addressed. Emphasis should be put on empowering teenagers to value their bodies so that they can understand how engaging in early sex can change their lives. Parliament may also consider passing laws that will further promote reproductive health in teenage girls. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is also time we acknowledge that we have many cases of defilement leading to pregnancies. When the girl in question is a minor, the cases need to be thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators involved prosecuted. There are cases where the parents start negotiating with the persons responsible for the pregnancy. They request for some form of compensation or dowry and encourage the child to get into early marriage with the person involved. Such cases need to be punished according to the law. These young girls need to be taught our to identity situations where they could be getting sexually molested and what actions to take when such situations occur. Mr. Speaker, Sir, lastly, now that these cases are in the limelight, authorities are calling for multi-disciplinary approach to end the vice. It is my hope that this time around, adequate measures to address the vice shall be implemented. Let us all take our place to bring up a better informed, equipped and empowered generation that makes the right decisions and choices. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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