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    "id": 893983,
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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": "I am happy that this Bill has highlighted the issue of infrastructure. When facilities are constructed people do not put in mind the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Shame on those who construct without thinking about the PWDs! I have visited counties where there are no facilities or infrastructure for PWDs. For example, I have seen some of them crawling to the toilet. We need to be sensitive to their plight. Some of them even wear adult diapers because they know that nobody cares about them. This Bill needs to address that primary need in terms of infrastructural development of counties. I know Sen. Olekina has listened to me keenly and he will improve this Bill by including facilities for PWDs in the development of infrastructure in our counties. I have come from the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where I had gone to grace the deaf volleyball tournament. It is sad that I had to scale countless stairs to get to the venue. Shame on that kind of arrangement. As we put up physical structures, we must take into consideration the needs of PWDs. We can build ramps for them to access those buildings using wheelchairs if there are no lifts or escalators. Madam Temporary Speaker, Sir, I will not keep quiet when the rights of PWDs are infringed. This Senate must make a difference in terms of taking care of PWDs. It is sad that some hotels in this country do not have facilities for PWDs. All infrastructure must factor in issues of disability. Madam Temporary Speaker, the Bill says the county assembly will have to approve the development. The approval aspect is important because it will make the county assembly part and parcel of the development taking place in a county. I am happy about the plan for development, the budget, monitoring and evaluation. It is also important to have a fully-fledged secretariat that will identify the issues which will interfere with devolution. We must all work together to see devolution succeeding in our country. This secretariat will flag out the gaps that will be addressed by the Senate. Devolution is no longer in its initial stage. Devolution must work for the citizens of this country. There is need for Wanjiku to benefit in terms of good roads, health facilities, amongst others. There is also need for oversight funds for Senators. Senators must be facilitated to be effective in their work. For example, I represent the interests of 47 counties in this House as a nominated Senator. This morning as I was going to Moi International Sports 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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