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    "id": 1193766,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Beth Syengo",
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    "content": "year’s election, 29 women were elected Members of the National Assembly, six more than were elected in 2017. The Senate fulfilled the not more than two-thirds gender rule in the 12th Parliament, with 4 elected women Senators and 18 nominated women Senators. However, in the 13th Parliament the rule has not been met. It is essential for Parliament to adhere to the not more than two-thirds rule as stipulated in the Constitution. It is my duty as the president of women in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to raise awareness in ensuring more representation of women at the National Level. The Legislature is where it is primarily because there is no legislation that has been enacted to tackle the issue of women elected leaders not garnering at least a third of the House Membership. We must lead by example. On the representation of women in the counties, the County Executive Committees are other areas of interest that this Parliament can look into. In conclusion, I request that this matter be referred to the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration to - (1) Undertake an audit in the appointments of members of the County Executive Committees and Chief officers in all Counties; and (2) Scrutinize affirmative action being implemented by the Counties in the promotion of women in leadership positions. I thank you."
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