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    "speaker_name": "His Excellency the President",
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        "legal_name": "Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta",
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    "content": "(Hon. (Dr.) William Ruto): Asanteni sana, tafadhali tuketi. The Hon. Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate, Hon. Members of the National Assembly and the Senate, by the grace of God, it is my pleasure to address this inaugural Session of the 13th Parliament following the 9th August 2022 General Elections. It is important to note that we have made very positive progress. This Parliament has recorded the highest number of re-elected Members of Parliament ever. In the National Assembly, a record 193 Members have been re-elected, 50 more than were re-elected in 2017, while in the Senate, 17 Senators have been re-elected. This confirms the increased confidence of the people of Kenya in their leaders and institutions, affirming the maturity of our democracy. Another milestone is the election of women legislators elected into single Member constituencies. In this year’s election, 29 women were elected Members of the National Assembly, six more than were elected in 2017. This is a manifestation of the growing confidence in the contribution of women leadership in decision making in our governance and in our political institutions. I am certain, that this positive trend will continue into the future. It is also instructive that the same confidence in Parliament has been shown in the Executive. In 2013, the President was elected with at least 25 per cent of voters in 30 counties, 34 The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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