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"content": "development, it needs hardworking people. There has to be output. The population of the country has to produce and add value to the product, have functioning industries and brains that work. For this country to harness that opportunity, it needs a level playing field. Therefore, we need such legislation to enable that environment to exist. The inequality that exists in this country is due to corruption. People like shortcuts, for example, during examination period, people steal the exams so that they can take an opportunity that is not theirs. However, when they are caught cheating, they say that they have been targeted. Also, in terms of employment, merit is not taken care of. The people that deserve to get jobs are not given an opportunity to add value through economic analysis and put in place the right strategies so that this economy can take off. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 6 (1) (e) states that:- “The national Government and county governments shall, to the extent of the constitutional mandate, respect, protect, promote and fulfill rights and fundamental freedoms set out under the Constitution and in particular- (e) put in place measures that target marginalized and vulnerable persons in ensuring the economic rights in ensuring their economic and social rights are realised and that they have access to goods and services that are of an acceptable standard; We are talking about 100 per cent transition from primary to secondary schools. One of the schools in my county has 70 children in one classroom and there is a shortage of 28 teachers. Even if there was a brilliant child within that crowd, how will he or she ever get an opportunity to take advantage of the 100 per cent transition to reach his or her potential? If one teacher is marking 70 scripts, how will he or she turn around to ensure every child benefits? We appreciate the Government’s effort to ensure that there are equal rights in terms of transition in education. However, what kind of quality are we getting? As we speak to this Bill, let us also talk about the quality of those services in terms of access. Kenya does not lack Bills, laws or norms; we have them all on paper. However, where is the commitment to ensure that all the laws are followed to conclusion? Let me give an example. Right now, in terms of the Procurement and Disposal Act, there is 30 per cent that is set aside for the marginalized groups, which are; women, youth and Persons Living with Disabilities. Who is monitoring that? I will move an amendment to this, so that the Kenya Human Rights Commission sets out a database to ensure that this is also monitored. If a county does not meet that requirement, the subsequent budget is deducted to the level of non-compliance, so that people know that there are consequences of not complying. Right now, the county government and the Ministries do not comply. Who is monitoring? Even if it is monitored, what is the consequence of not meeting that requirement? There is no legislation on that. Therefore, I will move an amendment to ensure that this is monitored. If the county government or the national Government does not meet this threshold, they will miss their next allocation by the same budget. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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