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    "id": 902495,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I congratulate Sen. (Rev.) Waqo for this important Motion. This is a conversation that we have continued to have as a country since the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010. In Article 10 of the Constitution, one of the key words that have been used is ―non-discrimination‖ and ―gender equality‖. Women of this country have come a long way in trying to achieve gender parity in elective and appointive positions in this country. I am privileged to come from a county which produced the first firebrand woman Member of Parliament (MP), the late Chelagat Mutai. It was at a time when politics was male-dominated but she was able to represent the former Eldoret North Constituency which was later represented by our beloved Deputy President, H.E. Dr. William Ruto. She showed us that women could do anything in this country and be who they want to be. Hon. Phoebe Asiyo, at that time, beat the famous then disciplinary KANU Chairperson from Luo Nyanza. Women have come a long way and these are gains we do not want eroded. The Constitution, under Article 10, captured very well the future and aspirations of achieving gender equality. Women, the marginalised, young people, PWDs and many others must be given an opportunity to lead and participate in the leadership of this country. The other day, our beloved President, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta said that he hopes that in his lifetime, that he will see a woman President in Kenya. I think that should have excited the women because the majority of voters who are very loyal and committed during voting day are women. I hope women took that advice seriously coming from the Head of State. I want to assure them that they have our full support when the time comes for a woman to run for presidency in this country. However, since the candidacy for the 2022 and 2032 elections are already sorted, we would advise women to run from 2032 and onwards. I can assure you from where we sit that we shall ensure we have a woman President in this Republic. I urge women that the President told them that they need to stand and run for presidency."
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