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    "id": 1084398,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1084398/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Suba North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Odhiambo-Mabona",
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        "legal_name": "Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona",
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    "content": "timelines, but what if a Bill does not have timelines and is bringing something progressive to the country? Looking at the Books and Newspapers Act, I even asked lawyers about it because it is archaic and unnecessary. If we are dealing with libraries, there is nothing more relevant than books and newspapers. I even asked some people who told me that some provisions in that Act are cumbersome to them. They do not know where to keep books in this digital era. The amount of money we are charging is outrageous for young people who are doing this kind of work. I can still bring amendments later once this Bill passes, so that we can kill the Books and Newspapers Act. But progressively, does Parliament have a way of accommodating Members to ensure provisions in the Standing Orders are facilitative and not a hindrance when they seek to improve a Bill? Otherwise for now, I told the Committee I do not mind, but I would love clarity because not all aspects of my amendments are affected. So, I wanted to go on record that I have amendments which are not affected by your ruling. So, the Leader of the Majority Party, who is cheering, should know that when he took this position, he should be serious, and when seated here, he is working. So, he should not feel bad when Members bring amendments. I have seen a culture where when Members bring amendments, some people think it is onerous to them. I accept and embrace amendments because these are Bills. We are not just ticking boxes, but we are here to improve on them. Hon. Speaker, I thank you. Otherwise, we will soon be declaring Kimunya must go."
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