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    "id": 108947,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/108947/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ms. Karua",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Martha Wangari Karua",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think we are now engaging in hypothesis. You ruled on how the amendments should be conducted. We have conducted all the amendments. You also ruled on how the debate will proceed from here. We ought to proceed to approve or not approve in accordance with Section 33(4) of the Constitution of Kenya Review Act. The word “approve” means in the manner the National Assembly approves. The only way we approve something is by a vote. That would be guided by Standing Orders. It is by simple majority. Once we approve, if any other hurdle comes, then we can address you at that stage. But to try to prevent the vote amounts to filibustering because we are trying to stop the process from moving forward with hypothetical arguments. We do not know that the “yes” for the Constitution is going to be a simple “yes” or an overwhelming “yes” that does not require further debate. But to suggest that we do not need to vote, approval means in the manner the National Assembly normally approves. Section 47 is very clear. I urge that we move forward and anybody who wishes to challenge your ruling on how we should proceed after the vote, should there be need for further engagement, it is at that stage that we must engage you. But for now, I am pleading with you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, to give direction. We proceed in this clear manner set out in the Act."
}