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    "id": 296012,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Namwamba",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 108,
        "legal_name": "Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I am really shocked. I am flabbergasted by the attitude of hon. Members to this amendment. It is shocking to hear hon. Kimunya, a senior respected Member of this House, justifying this by reason of a history that has been overtaken by our new Constitution. I want to oppose this amendment and urge the House to wake up to the realities of new Kenya. The fears that are being expressed about arrested and accused persons--- They need to know that the Constitution provides excellent protection in terms of arrested persons. If you look at Article 48, with regard to access to justice and Article 49 on the rights of arrested persons, you will see a whole raft of protection that would speak to any fears that may have informed the history that hon. Kimunya may want us to use to make a decision on this matter. There is also Article 50 on fair hearing, and we have no reason to fear to stand up for women and girls in this country who are victims of sex pests. This House has a grand opportunity to stand up and speak for the voiceless thousands out there who are waiting for a firm voice that can bring the realities of the new Constitution into their lives. I oppose this amendment, Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady."
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