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    "id": 1060033,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1060033/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiminini, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Chris Wamalwa",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. This is the only House that has legislative authority. The framework of this Bill is clearly outlined in Article 257 of the Constitution. With due respect to the Co-Chair, Hon. Muturi Kigano, we know very well the Joint Committee was in line with Article 118 of the Constitution, as far as public participation is concerned when it comes to matters legislation. I want to thank Hon. Olago for the clarification. This Committee needs the extension of time, but the issue is that their responsibility is to compile a report as per the views of the public. My humble request is that this is a delicate balance. But I strongly believe that in one week they can compile that report. I want to agree with Hon. Mbadi that this House is ceremonial in the sense that it is a conveyor belt. It does not matter whatever decision we make but we must debate this Bill. It has to go to His Excellency the President for purposes of assenting and then we go for a referendum. Without wasting time, I humbly requesting the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to be given one week, to compile the report and bring it to the Floor of this House, for Parliament to make a decision. Thank you."
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