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    "id": 1402540,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "Additionally, we are deliberating on the framework for implementation of the proposals to amend the Constitution as contained in the NADCO and MSWG Reports, including matters relating to elections, the establishment of State offices and special funds, and implementation of the two-thirds gender principle in Parliament. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in fact, as we speak right now, there is an ongoing joint meeting between the JLAC of the National Assembly and the Senate for purposes of considering public participation on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) draft Bill. I want to assure this House, and indeed all Kenyans, that this an assignment that we take very seriously. We shall in the coming weeks be tabling our Joint Report in the two Houses, proposing the framework for implementation of the resolutions and recommendations contained in the NADCO and MSWG Reports. On other activities by the Committee, during the period under reference, the Committee further - (1) Hosted and held deliberations with a visiting delegation of Murang’a County Assembly Committee on Governance, Labour, Justice and Legal Affairs. (2) Held engagements with various stakeholders during consideration of legislative business before the Committee. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I wish to thank your office for the support accorded to the Committee in undertaking its work. I also wish to acknowledge the immense secretariat support that the Committee has received from the office of the Clerk. Lastly, I wish to commend the Members of the JLAC Committee who have been very diligent in executing the work of the Committee. I thank you."
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