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    "id": 28045,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/28045/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Nyagah",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Co-operative Development and Marketing",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 269,
        "legal_name": "Joseph Nthiga Nyagah",
        "slug": "joseph-nyagah"
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in keeping with Article 126(2) of the Constitution, we did what we were called upon to do. The old Industrial Court has played its part. It has kept good relations between workers and employers. Obviously, there were problems. However, without this specialised area, our ordinary magistrate courts system would have gotten stuck with a lot of work. Therefore, it makes sense to have a specialised unit. As the economy of Kenya grows, and this sector becomes bigger, and as people become more and more aware of their rights, the court being created through this piece of legislation will play the role of solving the conflicts that will arise. In the old days, it was okay, because people were not exposed. However, in the modern world, people are very much exposed. I now hear that 5,000 cases are pending in a society which is not very advanced. In the KANU years, this volume could go up faster, hence this very important court. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is my understanding we are talking about this being a court like any other, which will eventually be spread out to all the counties in the country as the economy grows. So, there is the possibility of this court spreading"
}