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    "id": 1139132,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1139132/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir. First, I would like to join you in welcoming us here and say happy new year to you and to all of us. I wish you a happy and important 2022. We all know why it is important. Secondly, Mr. Speaker, Sir, is on the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill. I just wanted your assurance. I know this is just the First Reading and there is no debate until the Second Reading. The Bill will also be committed to the relevant committee. I want to assure you that because of the importance of this Bill, Kenyans will be given an opportunity to participate through public participation. It will not be a guided or rushed one, but a robust and well-publicized public participation that will give an opportunity to all Kenyans. Considering what happened in the National Assembly, the Republic is waiting because the National Assembly did not give an opportunity for debate of the issues. Kenyans are still wondering why these people are bickering over this Bill. I hope that the public participation process will be thorough and Kenyans will be given an opportunity. When we come back here, we will have debate that will give confidence to the people of Kenya that truly, this is the “Upper House.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just wanted that general assurance. I also take advantage of this opportunity to wish everybody a happy new year."
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