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    "id": 935209,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Wilberforce Oundo",
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        "legal_name": "Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo",
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    "content": "Teachers can never replace parents in the lives of children. There are some skills we teach them from school and home. We need to do that. At school level, probably, some of these extracurricular activities could as well be used as an avenue to teach children on safety and disaster preparedness. I believe quite a number or all Members who are in this House and members of public have gone to school. Many of us who have gone to school know there are Scouts groups, there are Girl Guides, the St. John Ambulance or First Aid groups in schools, there is the President’s Award scheme and, there are other clubs like the Wildlife Club, Debating Club and all those kinds of things. They are an avenue to teach the children or students these basic things so that we do not congest the school calendar or time table to teach things that can be imparted to the children indirectly or through practical approaches. As I conclude, it is important that all schools initiate basic things. At Starehe Boys Centre and School and many other schools, we had fire drills that ensured we were able to manage the situation in the event of, say, a fire. They could simulate situations of stampede to make sure that we know how to evacuate ourselves whenever there are accidents. Therefore, I support. I truly urge that we pass this Bill. I urge the parents and the community as a whole to take their role in preparing their children to manage disasters whenever they occur. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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