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"speaker_name": "Marakwet West, Independent",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Timothy Kipchumba",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, if you listened to me carefully, I said that members of the public have the perception that this House is a rubberstamp of the Executive. That is the perception of the public. Therefore, I will not withdraw my words. I have said that the only way to fight corruption and impunity in this country is through strong parliamentary oversight. The only way we can assist our President to fight impunity and corruption is by overseeing the Executive. When Montesquieu talked about separation of powers, he envisaged that there should be a Legislature, an Executive and a Judiciary. We should play our oversight role without fear or any kind of intimidation, so that we live up to the ideals of our role as Members of Parliament. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Hon. David Bowen."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. The President’s Speech gave hope to many Kenyans. I want to point out a few issues which His Excellency the President talked about. First, is the issue of affordable housing. In the next 20 or 30 years, over 60 or 70 per cent of Kenyans will be living in urban areas. We cannot continue to be a country where the majority of our people live in slums. Affordable housing is very important. The President talked about the reforms which are currently happening in the health sector. The transformation of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) into the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is very important. When the NHIF was in force, all Members of Parliament, employed Kenyans, and ordinary Kenyans were paying Ksh500. Whether you were earning Ksh1 million, Ksh20,000, or Ksh2,000, you would all contribute the same Ksh500. With SHA, those who earn more can carry other Kenyans who earn less, so that they also benefit from Taifa Care. We also have a problem with our current education funding model, which has been there for the last 40 or 50 years. The President announced reforms to the education funding model. With the new model, children of Members of Parliament will not pay the same as those of ordinary Kenyans. We are coming up with a model where children from families with means will pay a bit more than those who are from poor families. I want to put emphasis on the issue of corruption, which the President mentioned in his speech. We need to deal with it very firmly and seriously. The President cancelled the Adani contracts during his Address. It was very embarrassing that there were no serious background checks conducted on the Adani Group. We know that our airport requires expansion. We also need to increase our electricity connectivity. However, as we do so, we need to follow the due processes. Those who are involved should ensure that we do not get ourselves in embarrassing positions. I support the President’s Address. We need to play our role as a House and ensure that we check the Executive properly. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Hon. Antony Wainaina."
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"speaker_name": "Kieni, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Antony Wainaina",
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"content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for the opportunity to add my voice to the President’s Speech. All of the 80 talking points in the President’s Address were quite live, valid, and due at this point in time. Therefore, it may not"
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"content": "The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "be possible to underline all the 80 talking points by the President. However, with your permission, I will mention a few points that are very valid in my constituency and in our country, Kenya. With regard to the CBC, the Government’s expectation is that the book to student ratio should be 1:1. However, the books for the lower classes are starting to wear out and they need urgent replacement. We were told yesterday that once the broad-based Government was formed, four professionals came on board in the Cabinet. I prefer to say that four Kenyans came on board because Kenya is not short of professionals. On fertiliser, this is an area that has really helped this country maintain food security throughout the year. I was told, and I have also witnessed it during my visit to Busia about three weeks ago, that food was not crossing from Uganda to Kenya. It is Kenyan food that is being taken to Uganda. This is because of subsidised fertiliser, which has made food security in this country possible and even allowed us to export food outside our borders. On the matter of listening, our President is a truly listening leader. I would like to say that listening is an art that is not learned in class; rather, it is a matter of character development. I can say that our President listens attentively until you have exhausted what you want to tell him. I encourage him to continue being a wonderful listening President for we have much more to learn from him. Regarding the democratic space, this is a crucial area. It is one of the reasons investors are not running away from Kenya despite the unnecessary noise in our country about various issues. We are a democracy, and our visitors and partners understand that. In fact, it is the reason they tolerate and observe how we manage our democratic space. However, on this matter, I would like to emphasize that while we have a democratic space in our country, those exercising it must do so with caution and goodwill towards other Kenyans. There is a point where exercising democracy can pose a risk to the security of our nation. On job creation both within and outside the country, I would like this Parliament to act as a witness to the many students and workers who have secured opportunities outside Kenya. It would be a meaningful gesture if, as Members of Parliament, we could escort those leaving for foreign countries. It could act as a testimony to the nation and the world that such opportunities are happening and have been made possible. Lastly, Hon. Speaker, I want to talk about Adani. When we talk about Adani, and this Parliament..."
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"content": "Your time is up. Hon. Elizabeth Kailemia."
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"speaker_name": "Meru County, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Elizabeth Kailemia",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the President’s Address. It reflects a multifaceted approach addressing corruption, gender-based violence, economic stability through inflation control, educational empowerment via teacher hiring, and healthcare accessibility through the SHA initiative. The President made a commitment to address corruption, particularly targeting leaders involved in malpractices or misappropriating public funds. The focus on corruption is critical as it undermines public trust and diverts resources meant for development. The President's stance indicates a willingness to confront powerful critics and hold them accountable, which is essential for restoring integrity in governance."
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"speaker_title": "Hon. Elizabeth Kailemia",
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"content": "Regarding femicide, the alarming rise in femicide, or the killing of women based on their gender, has prompted the President to pledge decisive action against perpetrators. The reference to the 16 days of activism and campaign highlights an intentional effort aimed at raising awareness about gender-based violence and advocating for women's rights. This initiative seeks to mobilise communities and governments to take concrete steps towards preventing violence against women and ensuring justice for victims. The President's"
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