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    "id": 1462052,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ugunja, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Opiyo Wandayi",
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    "content": "Consequently, Standing Order 110B was introduced to provide for an elaborate process for appeal against suspension, and Standing Order 111 was amended to provide for a maximum period of suspension of 90 days. Therefore, on a positive note, this incident has significantly contributed to the jurisprudence of this august House. For close to two years of my service as the Leader of the Minority Party in this Parliament, I have continuously championed the minority position on issues under consideration. I have helped to some extent to contribute to the legislative process through open engagement. From time to time and whenever necessary, I have had to consult and strike compromises with the Majority Party in the best interest of the public. Indeed, as with any other office holder, during the discharge of their duty, milestones have been achieved. My shoulders have been rubbed, sometimes the wrong way, and challenges have been experienced. I wish to acknowledge the immense support of the parliamentary staff during my approximately 12 years of service in this House. Hon. Speaker, your Office and that of the Clerk, Mr. Samuel Njoroge, have been very instrumental in the legislative process, through impartial professional guidance and administrative facilitation. For this, I will forever be truly indebted to those offices and the very hard-working officers. In addition, I wish to appreciate my able staff who have worked closely with me. I wish them all the best and I will forever remain indebted for their support. Ahsanteni sana . Former President John F. Kennedy of the United States of America (USA said during an address in the Assembly Hall at the Pulse Church in Frankfurt in 1963 and I quote: “Change is the law of life and those who only look to the past or the present are certain to miss the future”."
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