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    "id": 944764,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kathiani WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Robert Mbui",
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        "legal_name": "Robert Mbui",
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    "content": "Secondly, I have made the observation that there is clear intention to recognise special interest groups that we have defined. So, most of these laws want to ensure that they are recognised within their institutions. Thirdly, there is inclusion of special interest groups in decision-making in public institutions. The fourth observation that I made is that it improves communication. People with disabilities are part of special interest groups. For the deaf, they communicate through sign language. So, the law proposes certain changes in the statutes to enhance communication, so that even the deaf can know about the laws that are being made. The blind will also benefit from the use of braille. This will help in improving communication for the special interest groups category. There is also the issue of facilitation of special interest groups in political parties. When people vie for political offices and they fall within this category, the parties should ensure that they are given special or preferential treatment, so that they can compete favourably with others. There is also the issue of enhancing change of attitude towards people with special interests and this is quite commendable. Finally, my observation is on capacity building of special interest groups. They have some very serious hidden amendments in this omnibus law. I want to single out two issues, the first one being the amendments proposed to the Political Parties Act. In this omnibus law, they have proposed a sharing formula for political parties. The proposal given is that 53 per cent of political parties’ funds should be shared among the top two political parties. This must be advised on the current situation in this country where we have one big party, the Jubilee Party, and the National Super Alliance (NASA) Coalition."
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