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    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
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    "content": "would have received reprieve in the Court of Appeal but because of the absence of adequate judicial officers, they were unable to enjoy their freedom. The increment of the Court of Appeal judges from 30 to 70 will help in the dispensation of justice. I also wish to point out that we are only increasing the number allowed by the law. However, that does not necessarily mean that the Judiciary will hire another 40 judges tomorrow. It means that the law will allow them that space. They will hire based on need and the number of cases that are before them. They will also give judicial officers hope that they can climb up the ladder in their service. When you see that you have a limited number of judges, then those serving in the High Court know the spaces available are very limited, unless judges retire. Judicial officers who are serving as magistrates will know that, as long as they serve with integrity, they have the space and time to rise up the ladder. Hon. Temporary Speaker, finally, I was watching the engagement between the Member for Mbeere North and the Member for Funyula. I agree with the Member for Funyula that my talking notes only speak to certain aspects of the Bill that I find relevant. However, that does not mean other Members must not get hold of the Bill. When these Bills are read a First Time in the House, they are available in the Table Office. I encourage our new Members to get copies of the Bills and go through them. The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has also facilitated us very well to have personal assistants. I hope the Member for Mbeere North has employed a personal assistant who can read and translate what is provided for in Bills. I am not only talking about the Member for Mbeere North but also all Members of Parliament."
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