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    "id": 176547,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Ogindo",
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        "legal_name": "Martin Otieno Ogindo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this rare opportunity to contribute to this Motion. I rise to support the adoption of the Report. As Kenyans, we are capable of having one united nation. It all depends on the leadership. What caused bloodshed earlier in the year was totally unnecessary. I do not understand why we always have retirees as members of the Electoral Commission of Kenya. I am glad today that we have a very reform minded Parliament, courtesy of the youthful membership. You realise that right now, the youthful membership of this House has been brought together by the common good that they see in the Bills that we pass here. These Bills meet very little resistance. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, Kenya is for us all. If we only appreciate that, then we will not be having the antagonisms that we have. Everybody has a right to lead in this country. Everybody has a right to get a share of the resources of this country. Everybody has a right to positions in this country. If only we can exhibit fairness at individual and collective levels, we will have peace in this country. We are now in search of harmony and reconciliation. You can imagine how much reconciliation will be seen in this country if today, for example, His Excellency the President decides to abolish the notion that is held that certain Government Ministries are a preserve of others. If only the President could decide today that the Ministry of Finance goes anywhere; that the Ministry of Regional Development Authorities goes anywhere, that will send very significant signals in terms of reconciliation. That is what this country needs. Last but not least, I know we are under pressure for time. I want to urge that as we reform the electoral process, let us put it in the hands of very youthful people. The youth today are colour blind. The youth today are tri-blood. The youth today are technically up to date. Let us also computerise our voting system. With those few remarks, I support the adoption of the Report. 3914 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES December 4, 2008"
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