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    "speaker_name": "Ms. Karua",
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        "legal_name": "Martha Wangari Karua",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, Sir, the Mover does not appear to be actually clear on what he is moving. He is saying that we delete spousal rights, so that we do not restrict it to spousal rights. If that was the case, you would not delete but make an addition. I want to urge my colleague to withdraw the amendment. The spousal rights clause is put there and is just repeating what is in the Bill of Rights word for word. It is meant to safeguard parties to the marriage, both men and women. When the Bill withdraws wording that is in the Constitution, you are actually making it weak and setting the stage for people to act unconstitutionally. I would urge the Mover, my esteemed colleague, to withdraw it. I know that the Minister for Lands knows what I am talking about. I am also expecting support from my colleague, the Minister for Education, because they both know what this clause means in terms of entrenching respect for the Constitution and for everybody’s rights."
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