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    "id": 306919,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/306919/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ms. Chepchumba",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Peris Chepchumba",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, from the outset, I want to say that I support the Leadership and Integrity Bill, and echo the sentiments that have been made by my colleagues, and especially to the effect that the values envisaged by this Bill should be included in the school curriculum, so that our children can learn about integrity. The Scout Movement, and the Girl Guide Movement, in most of our schools have provided an opportunity for our youth to learn about these virtues at an early stage. I also agree with hon. Millie that, indeed, we do not have angels in this country but, there are some people in this country who have developed the habit of tarnishing the reputation of Members of Parliament immediately they are sworn-in. They start saying that politicians should not be trusted with certain functions relating to delivery of service to the communities. Therefore, this Bill should be crafted carefully to ensure that it will not be abused in future, so that elected leaders can be entrusted with the responsibility of leading their communities from the front. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, all politicians are vetted by members of the public prior to being elected. The moment you declare interest in an elective office, members of the public would know exactly what kind of leader you will be. I wonder---"
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