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    "id": 333738,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/333738/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Midiwo",
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        "legal_name": "Washington Jakoyo Midiwo",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the matter in question is so important because every Member is being asked: What are the academic standards? The courts have ruled. We have said here before when the standards were being put that hon. Members of Parliament should have a degree as a minimum. I remember I refused. Hon. Wetang’ula, a renowned lawyer, refused because we knew what the effect of that would be in the Constitution. We questioned the constitutionality of that process but, nonetheless, we lost. Why is the Minister avoiding it? This is not the first time the Minister is avoiding to clarify. There are so many Kenyans whose rights are being infringed by this issue not being clarified even after a court of law and our reformed judiciary system has pronounced itself over it. There are people who do not know whether they qualify or not. We are using the Floor of this House to deny them their constitutional right. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would ask you to demand that before the end of the day, the Minister shows up as he promised to clear the air on this matter for this country because it is important. Lastly, it is important that as we go for elections, we go with a process that is trusted by all of us and not one where some Kenyans feel infringed upon or some Kenyans feel that somebody can sit somewhere and manipulate them. Thank you."
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