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    "id": 325294,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "30 Wednesday, 3rd October, 2012(A) Mr. Ruto",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have listened very keenly to the contributions by hon. Members. Indeed, it is clear from their contribution that there was a definite oversight on our part when we were passing this particular Act earlier. This particular amendment is quite timely. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not think any legislation should intend to limit the enjoyment of political rights. It has to be understood further that Members of Parliament are also citizens, who are entitled to enjoy rights. Most time, we tend to get demonized for reasons we do not understand, yet we are as much Kenyans as others are. This particular law, left in its current form, will discriminate against even Members who will wish to be nominated to Parliament. There are still other inconsistencies that the Attorney-General should be called upon to look at. For example, the Act has no procedure for bringing in the disabled. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know Members have read this particular Bill well. Let me donate one minute, or half of it, to hon. C. Kilonzo. I beg Members to support this Bill."
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