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    "id": 716466,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity. From the outset, let me say that just as I had appealed earlier for sobriety, as we move to voting on this particular Bill, I appeal for sobriety. This House has demonstrated to Kenyans that it is a House of reason and a House that has upheld the rule of law. We should rise to the occasion, particularly this time round. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the laws that we debate have the ability to make or break this country. An election in any country is an extremely important exercise that cannot be taken for granted. We must ensure that we put in place laws and regulations that will ensure free and fair elections. I have always seen the President on the television talking about peaceful elections. You cannot have peaceful elections if they are not free and fair. The beginning point is free and fair elections. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have not understood why the Jubilee administration is hell- bent on pushing these laws down the throats of Kenyans. Even when there is a lot of hue and cry or a lot of outcry from Kenyans, they still insist that the laws must be pushed down their throats. Laws governing elections must be debated. There must be consultations and if possible consensus because the country belongs to all of us. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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