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"content": "or devolving funds, but about money being siphoned from the programmes they are supposed to implement As a House, we need to pass this Bill to establish a clear mechanism for supporting the most vulnerable members of our society, including the elderly, orphans and those in poverty- stricken areas. It is very sad that yesterday, in Nairobi alone, we lost about six people in Mathare and other places as a result of the heavy rains. These are risks that expose our people to unnecessary deaths. It is unfortunate that a stone fell into a house, and killed a mother and her children. This is very sad and should not be happening in this day and era. As we pass the Social Protection Bill, which establishes a board to protect the most vulnerable members in our society, it is important to ensure that deaths caused by heavy rains and floods no longer happen. I heard the former Mayor for Migori mention that his Bill needs to be merged with this Bill during Third Reading. That is not a possibility. That is not how laws are made. Since we already have this Government Bill, the most sensible thing would be for him to propose his amendments and put them into this Bill. We can then reject his Bill and proceed with the Government Bill to address this issue effectively. We should avoid duplication that may later prevent us from implementing it properly. Since this Bill is sponsored by the Majority side, we should be able to proceed. Our Standing Orders provide that a Bill sponsored by the Majority or the Government takes priority over a Bill sponsored by a Member. Therefore, this Bill, which is now at the Second Reading stage should be passed. And since it is a priority, we can move to the Committee of the whole House, pass the Bill, and send it to the Senate. The Senate can also fast-track it so that it becomes law. With those few remarks, I support this Bill and hope that we can fast-track it and make it possible for Kenyans to enjoy social protection. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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"content": "The Member for Kericho County, Hon. Beatrice Kemei."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. 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": "From the onset, I want to support the Social Protection Bill of 2025. This is a very important Bill to Members of Parliament. The Social Protection Bill takes care of the vulnerable in our society. It includes Government policies and programmes designed to safeguard individuals against poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion throughout their lives. This Bill aims to prevent or mitigate risks and emergencies, particularly for vulnerable groups, and promote social inclusion. As the County Member of Parliament for Kericho, I want to make it clear that County Women Representatives have many responsibilities, especially when it comes to the people we represent, which include people living with disabilities, women, the elderly, children and the youth who fall within the category of vulnerable groups. With this knowledge, the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) allocation is not enough to cater for the needs of all those vulnerable groups. I am glad that we have this Bill because it will help us, especially when it comes to provision of basic needs. I have met many of these vulnerable groups, especially women, widows and those who have children living with disabilities. I have been able to help over 20 women get habitable houses through the NGAAF. There is a high demand for good housing and clothing, especially during this rainy season. Many do not have blankets or good shelter. Through the Social Protection Bill, the national Government, and to a large extent the county governments, will be able to help vulnerable groups such as those living with disabilities, the elderly and orphans. The Board will be able to provide social protection to orphans, vulnerable children, the poor, the elderly, and persons living with disabilities. There are many such vulnerable groups in Kericho County. We also have parents with vulnerable children who cannot work and provide for their families."
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"content": "I support this very important Bill because it will also lift the burden on the church and the society at large. It will also lift the burden on leaders such as Members of Parliament who are expected to provide for every need be it personal, travel costs, food, clothing and school fees for vulnerable children, some of whom have dropped out of school. The NG-CDF) and the NGAAF will ensure that they stay in school. However, there are other needs that the NG- CDF and the NGAAF may not provide and that is where the Social Protection Bill comes in."
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"content": "The Bill helps in form of cash transfers, transfers in kind, social care services and rehabilitation services for the needy in our society. Youths with drugs and substance abuse issues need rehabilitation services, which the Bill provides. They also require psychological support. The Bill provides a school feeding programme for some of our children who go to school without food and can only have one meal a day in school. The elderly need home-based care. It is not in our culture as Kenyans to take our elderly to homes for the elderly. We take care of them at home, which is a challenge. The Ksh2,000 cash transfer is not enough for the elderly, but the Bill will increase that amount. They will have more resources such as transfers in kind. We will then be able to take care of them at home. The elderly do not only need cash transfers or in-kind transfers, but they also need psychological support by having people around them. We still need them to ooze their wisdom."
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"content": "The Bill provides that in the administration and provision of social protection, the county governments will have to implement national Government policies on social protection through county-specific legislation and strategies. They will also allocate resources for social protection interventions at the county levels. They will have to develop a registry for social protection. We will then be able to know how many vulnerable groups we have and how we 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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