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    "id": 289458,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Duale",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, whether you are a rebel or a remnant, you will vote as a Member of Parliament tomorrow. So, even the “rebels” are entitled to vote. Mr. Speaker, Sir, having said so, I want your direction. You must give direction on this matter. This matter has come of age. This matter came up as a result of the ruling of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), while sitting in Arusha. The EACJ ruled that Kenya did not follow the treaty for the establishment of the East African Community in terms of the election of her representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) in 2001. Kenya lost taxpayers’ money. Business in the EALA was completely disjointed as a result of the actions of Kenya, as a country. That is why we were told that this time round, we must follow Article 50 of the treaty. We have no issue with the names presented by the different Grand Coalition partners but, as Members of Parliament, under the new dispensation, we must safeguard and protect the due process. That is why we have an issue, which we want you to address. Rule Nos.4, 5 and 6 spell out the process that political parties must follow. This House must be alive to the spirit of the Constitution. Out of the people we are going to elect tomorrow, is there a young man, as provided for under Article 55(b) of the Constitution, which says:- “The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth- (b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life;”"
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