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    "id": 1291918,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": " Hon. Members, I do have a Petition to present. I hereby report to the Senate that a Petition has been submitted through the Clerk by Mr. Laban Omusundi, a resident of Nakuru County concerning the enactment of a clause in the electoral laws that will make sure that all nominated Members of County Assembly (MCAs) are voters and residents of their respective counties. As you are aware, under Article 119(1) of the Constitution: “Every person has a right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority, including to enact, amend or repeal any legislation.” Hon. Senators, the salient issues raised in the Petition are as follows: (1) That there has been a public outcry on the matter of nominations of Members of the County Assemblies; (2) That some of the nominated MCAs are serving in counties they are not registered voters and, therefore, unaware of the challenges and needs in those specific counties. An example is where a person who participated in politics in Kiambu is The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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