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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Gichugu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gichimu Githinji",
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    "content": "The other issue is the establishment of the Office of the Leader of Opposition, which I believe is a very important point. It is not being proposed for the current situation but for posterity. It is not known who will be the Leader of Opposition in the next five or 10 years. Any side of the political divide should not think that this law is being made for a particular person. It is being made for an office that can be occupied by anyone in future. It is good. In Kenyan politics, I have seen that the margins in elections are usually very thin. It is also good to appreciate that the other side has also made a very big effort to be in Parliament. They need to follow up, put the Government in check through participation in Parliament and lead the other side in Parliament at least for better and meaningful engagements. We may not follow up what happens out there when there are demonstrations or other things by people who are in the Opposition. They are also doing a good thing but we may not follow it. When they are here, everyone may follow their points, listen and probably see what can be accommodated and what cannot be accommodated. It is a right to demonstrate. However, at the same time, it will be 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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