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"content": "and enact a people-focused Constitution. I urge hon. Members and the entire national leadership to seize the moment. The Committee of Experts has worked diligently and with great speed to give Kenyans a Harmonized Draft Constitution that seems to draw from all our protracted efforts to get a new Constitution. I urge Kenyans of all face, from all regions and persuasions to carefully read the draft and provide the Committee of Experts with their written feedback in the remaining two weeks. We cannot, however, soberly debate all the issues, contentious or un- contentious, if the atmosphere is polluted with unnecessary political posturing, brinkmanship and rancour. Mr. Speaker, Sir, and hon. Members, in conclusion, I want to finish where I started. That is the burning desire to see the fulfillment of the Kenyan dream. Like our forefathers who fought gallantly for freedom from colonialism, I would like to see a Kenya free of corruption, repression, inequalities, ethnic chauvinism and the culture of impunity. I hope that you will accompany me on the journey towards that destination. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the founding fathers of our nation wanted Kenya to be a developed democratic society. That is why our National Anthem talks about âO God of all creation, bless this our land and nation, justice be our shield and defender, may we dwell in unity, peace and liberty, plenty be found within our borders.â I envision a united, liberated, democratic and prosperous nation. That is the Kenyan dream. That is what some people want to drive our nation towards. That is the essence of all the reforms that we are carrying out today. We should lay a foundation for a free and democratic society. It is important that we travel together united. That is why I have said that the draft Constitution which has been prepared by the Committee of Experts is a good starting point. However, I have said that neither I nor the President will express our views on it. We want people to discuss it freely and openly. The debate going on so far is healthy. However, let us remove from it brinkmanship. Let us not say: âThis is what must happen.â Let us not instill fear in the hearts of our people. This time round, we should get it right. We should not repeat what happened in 2005. I now wish to lay on the Table a status report dated 25th November, 2009 on the Implementation of the National Reform Agenda."
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