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    "id": 224603,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. G.G. Kariuki",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Godfrey Gitahi Kariuki",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are some emotional hon. Members who have, perhaps, given some undertaking that they will have this Bill passed. Let us listen to the other side of the coin. Let us listen to other people because this Bill belongs to all us. I thank the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. I said that she attempted to bring what we would call a Political Parties Bill! It is not, if you want to hear from me! The question of oppressing other political parties should not arise here because political parties are there to compete for power and take over the Government. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, having said that, if you look at Clause 14, it talks about the issue of holding or addressing public meetings in any area in Kenya. Who has stopped us from holding meetings? Who has stopped hon. Members or members of the public from holding meetings? The current law allows anybody to organise and address a political meeting if, he or she, has given a 30 days notice to the appropriate authorities. So, there is nothing new here. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, before I sit down, I urge hon. Members to, please---"
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