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    "id": 1106885,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1106885/?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": "purposes of free, fair and credible elections. As we wait for the report, how I wish that the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is also invited to tell the country what the percentage coverage of 3G is. I am saying this because the coverage was about 70 per cent or so last time during the general election. In terms of preparedness because the law is clear on transmission of the results, the CAK also needs to tell Kenyans the extent of 3G coverage. Lastly is on the aspect of funding. Statistics have shown that the IEBC has registered only about 100,000 or 200,000 new voters since the last general election. When you look at the statistics of issuance of new identity cards, it is showing about seven million people. We thought we are going to have a massive voter registration. We are only disappointed. When I did a follow up, we were told they are only going to have enhanced voter registration but the question they are challenged on and is there is the issue of funding. So, instead of this blame game, it is important that the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, in conjunction with the IEBC, the CAK and the National Treasury comes out clearly to tell us the level of preparedness so that we mitigate against these issues as opposed to giving alarming statements. Kenyans really want free, fair and credible elections in the year 2022. I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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