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    "id": 1406341,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1406341/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nyando, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Jared Okello",
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    "content": " Thank you Hon. Temporary Speaker for finally reaching to me in that catalogue. At the outset, I want to make it clear that I support the Report of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on its consideration of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.10 of 2024). It is important to underscore that electoral systems are strengthened the world over for posterity. We, as a country, are not gearing towards supporting a particular candidate to be at a vantage position towards the next elections. We want this country to have systems that will withstand the test of time and, at the end of the day, have an electoral merchandise that responds to the needs and aspirations of Kenyans in general. I am buoyed by the fact that both the Hon. Leader of the Majority Party and Leader of Minority Party are co-sponsoring this Bill. A testament that at certain times our country can and should reach out to one another, and in particular, at times when we have friction within our country. Now that both the Hon. Leaders have so chosen to co-sponsor this, I think it is incumbent upon all Members of Parliament in this gallery to support this in its entirety. Stemming from the NADCO Report, we all understand the genesis of this Report: What transpired in our country soon after the elections of 2022. An election that the country has not healed from. Lives were lost. Teargas canisters were thrown at very innocent Kenyans, those who were only exercising their democratic and constitutional rights. The more reason why we must move with speed to pass this Bill so that it can become an Act of this House and of the Republic of Kenya. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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