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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Rarieda, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Otiende Amollo",
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    "content": " The second point is in relation to the question of Prime Minister. We pointed out that the report uses the name ‘Prime Minister’, but everywhere else the name is Cabinet Secretary. We thought there should be some consistency. One, some of us thought that we should go further and not shy away from recommending a parliamentary system, if that is what we want. We should stop having a presidential system by just changing names. More importantly, I also pointed out that this is a proposal that would require a referendum. So, we must be honest about it. Thirdly, the two-thirds gender principle is very delicate. This is because it is a question of achieving full representation against the cost of representation. It is not an easy balance. All I pointed out are two things. As we do this, we must take the courage to go back to the people in a referendum. Looking at Articles 10(2)(a) and 255 of the Constitution, I am persuaded that this is also a referendum question. When you increase the number of Members of Parliament beyond a certain level, you are not just affecting the functions of Parliament, but also its functionality. So, as we take the other fundamental question to a referendum, we must be prepared to take this question as well, so that Kenyans can help us to resolve the very delicate issue of cost versus representation. It 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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