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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Githae",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Development",
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        "legal_name": "Robinson Njeru Githae",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Clerks are here. Just go to the Clerks and you will get to know the party. It is public record and not confidential at all. Coming to the last point - again I have discussed this with the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs - we have given the Registrar too much power. In Clause 14(7), we are saying that after duly inquiring into the conduct of the person and establishing the allegations to be true, the Registrar shall declare that person as ceasing to be a member of that political party. History will judge me correct, but if you get a rogue Registrar who complies with the wishes of a party leader who says that a member has ceased or has infringed the constitution of the party, and you are declared partyless and you lose your seat, it can be dangerous. I think there should be a mechanism where you can appeal either to the Tribunal or the High Court. You have not been given the rights to appeal to the Tribunal. That could be dangerous. You could get a rogue Registrar who can really mess political parties. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I want to urge the Members of this august House, let us pass this Bill as quickly as possible as it is. I do not see any amendments except for when two political parties merge. We need to find a soft landing for those who may not agree with the merger because it is something that we have seen. We need to take care of that. Otherwise, I support and second this Bill."
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