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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ugunja, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Opiyo Wandayi",
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    "content": "could not have been a Motion about the bipartisan engagement, for the simple reason that my coalition was never consulted. Of course, it has now turned out that it was a draft Motion of the Kenya Kwanza side. Let me say this for the avoidance of doubt: that, we still have a lot of ground to cover. As we speak, there seems not to be an agreement or concurrence on the nature of these talks. As far as the coalition I lead is concerned, these talks can only be extra-parliamentary. Two, as I have said time and again, before any Motion to set off this process of bipartisan engagement can be brought before this House, there have to be talks about the talks. I am happy my friend, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, has acceded to that. The reason we need the talks about the talks is, first and foremost, that bipartisan committee must have clear terms of reference. They must have a clear mandate. Secondly, it must have a clear timeframe within which to accomplish this task. Most importantly, it must have clear mechanisms. Clear mechanisms must be established for implementing resolutions that the Committee might come up with. That is the essence of talks about the talks. Those talks have to be as inclusive as possible, as I have always said. Therefore, without pre-empting anything else, our position is that we are ready and willing to engage in these talks as long as they are as inclusive as possible and they are not confined to Parliament. Two, my coalition reaffirms its commitment to the spirit of dialogue as a way of resolving the problems we are currently facing as a country. We are facing serious problems in this country. It behoves us as leadership, regardless of our political affiliation, to be on the forefront to address those problems and realise that the bipartisan process is one such way. We are going to engage so long as the Kenya Kwanza Coalition demonstrates utmost good faith, political will, and comes forward with open hands and open hearts. However, we shall go back to the people if there is any slightest indication of lack of good faith or lack of goodwill."
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