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    "id": 1060634,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1060634/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Prof) Jacqueline Oduol",
    "speaker": {
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    "content": "I support the amendment Bill because it seeks to ensure that we create greater protection for spouses, children and the extended family in succession matters in the event that somebody dies. Indeed, Members have demonstrated that there has been a lot of drama and untold pain whenever it is not clear who the dependants of the deceased are. As I support this amendment Bill, I would like us to look at the matter from the context of protecting the family. Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Leader of the Minority Party, who I am sure has a passion metre somewhere, identified the different areas that we are passionate about. I declare that I am very passionate about issues that relate to gender equality and particularly, the manner in which in the family unit we ensure that both women and men act as adults, caregivers and duty bearers towards protecting children. It is in this regard that I draw the attention of Hon. Peter Kaluma on the following: In the proposed amendment Bill, under Clause 3(2), we are saying that a person not named in this clause shall not be a dependant for the purposes of the Act unless the person proves maintenance by the deceased that was for a period of two years prior to the death of the deceased. This could be an open blanket that might create confusion and interfere with the fundamental unit of the family."
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