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    "id": 1591365,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okenyuri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am reading this Statement on behalf of Sen. Onyonka. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a matter of national concern regarding the review of constituency boundaries. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, (IEBC) as required by Article 89(2) and (3) of the Constitution, is responsible for ensuring continuous review of constituency and ward boundaries at intervals of not less than eight years, and not more than 12 years. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- The measures in place to ensure immediate review or subdivision of large constituencies in counties such as Kisi, Nyamira, and Migori, among others by the IEBC, ahead of the 2027 general elections, to promote equitable representation and manageable electoral units in line with Articles 89 and 95 of the Constitution."
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