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    "id": 1137390,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1137390/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kipipiri, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Amos Kimunya",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 174,
        "legal_name": "Amos Muhinga Kimunya",
        "slug": "amos-kimunya"
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    "content": "First of all, we have agreed that a party can have a name, symbol and even a dominant colour. Now, Section 7 is trying to expand the limitations that are in Section 8 of the Act, where the Registrar already has power to determine if a party’s name is obscene or offensive. Therefore, we are not giving any extra power to the Registrar where they have the power to determine whether the name or abbreviation is similar to that of another political party. She has the powers to determine whether the symbol or name resembles that of another party. Now, we are extending it in line with the constitutional requirement in Article 91, to limit that no symbol or name can be used, if it is similar or associated with a group or association that has been prescribed under any law. Therefore, if someone brings in a party and pleads that its name is “ Mungiki ” it will instill fear in people."
}