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    "id": 1227870,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1227870/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. On my behalf and the people of Kikuyu Constituency, allow me to welcome members of the East Africa Women’s League to the National Assembly and laud them for the great work they have done to fight for women’s voting rights in this country, more so those who preceded them. As you have indicated, these are descendants of the first founding members of the Women’s League. Besides the low number of about 1,000 members, we should note that women not only have voting rights in this country but also they constitute the most important voting bloc in our Republic. Therefore, we encourage not only the Women’s League but also the women of Kenya. As we embark on the process of realising the two-thirds gender rule, in terms of representation in this House and the Senate, we will work with all women. I say this as a father of four very beautiful girls. I know when we fight for women rights, we not only do it for them but also for the society at large. Therefore, I commend the Women’s League for the work they have done over the years. I also encourage them to work with the male legislators back in their constituencies to ensure that we pass the two-thirds gender rule to see that women not only vote but also represent the greater population of Kenyans—women. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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