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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Munya",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for East African Community",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Konzolo Munyao",
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    "content": "So, the issue of forgiving someone who has not even asked for forgiveness, or who has not even said he is sorry, does not arise. It is very serious, especially being a general trend that we have seen with many Members of Parliament who want to make political capital out of destroying other people’s names. It is a trend we have seen in this House by senior Members of Parliament. Whenever they want to look good in the eyes of the public, the easiest way of doing so is by accusing other Members of Parliament. This trend has demeaned this House for a long time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, therefore, time has come for you, as the one who carries the dignity of this House, to take action. If possible, the matter should be referred to the Powers and Privileges Committee for thorough investigation. I am not saying that it is not possible for a Member of Parliament to take bribe, but let us get evidence on that particular Member of Parliament. Let us stop making generalised accusations against Members of Parliament. So, the Committee should be given timelines within which to investigate this matter and report back to the House, so that action can be taken. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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