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    "speaker_name": "Mavoko, WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Patrick Makau",
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        "legal_name": "Patrick Makau King'ola",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I have been waiting for this chance for long. From the outset, let me say that I am supporting the Building Bridges Initiative. Why? If you look at the journey, from the time the handshake took place between Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, the economy of this country has somewhat improved. It is until COVID-19 struck. From 27th March 2017, some of us were in the streets of Nairobi. The BBI is going to be the saviour and the redeemer of the marginalised. When I speak here, I do so like the many people who are saying that they are speaking on behalf of their people. Yes, indeed, I am speaking on behalf of the people of Mavoko and Machakos County at large. It is very easy for us to understand. In fact, it is the more reason I am wondering. The opponents of the BBI are saying this is without public participation. This is a popular initiative. There are some communities, when their leaders speak, they say they do not want to read any more. In addition to Raila and Uhuru coming together, my party leaders, Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, together with Musalia Mudavadi, Senator Gideon Moi, and Senator Wetangula, came together and warmed this relationship and the BBI is going to sail through and help people. Why am I speaking about this? Very many times, the national cake of this country has been divided through units. When I look at the BBI, in Mavoko and Machakos, we have got some more constituencies and that is the only way we are going to ensure there is equity. When I look at my constituency of Mavoko in Mavoko Sub-county, I have more than 500,000 people yet I receive the same allocation 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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