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    "id": 1245561,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1245561/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Omogeni",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13219,
        "legal_name": "Erick Okong'o Mogeni",
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    "content": "The devil is always in the detail. Why is the Government making such a fundamental policy proposal, hidden in a Finance Bill? Why was that law not brought as a stand-alone, so that the two Houses could discharge their constitutional mandate? That is a matter that affects counties directly. I urge my colleagues – whether from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) or the Azimio la Umoja, One Kenya Alliance – to stand up and defend the Constitution. I urge that we do this by insisting that that provision is dropped. If not, then we must insist that it comes to the Senate. If it does not, we should join the case that has been filed by Sen. Okiya Omtatah to defend the mandate of this House. Finally, I appeal to President William Ruto to be a man of wisdom. We have lived in this country and seen many presidents. Personally, I saw the three late Presidents, Hon. Kenyatta, Hon. Moi, Hon. Kibaki and also President Uhuru Kenyatta. You must listen to the people. I have gone to Nyamira County and consulted the people. They have resoundingly said they do not want their money to be deducted for the so- called housing levy. If you are a good leader, you must listen to the voice of the people. I urge President William Ruto, please, listen to the voice of the people. Before it is too late, make legislative proposals from your UDA side that will drop the proposed amendment to Section 31. Kenyans do want this housing levy. If you push it down their throats, they will fight it. If they do, you will not leave a legacy. If you want a housing project, put food on the table for Kenyans first. If we have food, employment and"
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