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    "id": 1373370,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nambale, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Geoffrey Mulanya",
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    "content": "the amendment Bill so that we include the village elders in the Act as part of the administration. We note with appreciation the work that they do for our nation. As a lawyer, I note that we have been having complaints about backlog of cases in courts but we do not appreciate the fact that we have a lower cadre of mediators in our villages, who are the village elders. They resolve petty offences in the villages. The Government has for a very long time failed to recognise and appreciate them by ensuring that they are given a token at the end of the month. It is, therefore, my humble request that, as parliamentarians, we must consider this Bill and ensure that this amendment passes so that the village elders can form part of the leadership pyramid in this country. I, therefore, support the Bill and congratulate Hon. Malulu Injendi, for introducing this amendment Bill. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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