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    "id": 366383,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kipyegon",
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        "legal_name": "Johana Ngeno Kipyegon",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the vetting of the magistrates had stalled for quite a long time and yet we have been talking about reforms in the Judiciary. This is the time we need to make it a reality. What stalled that process was lack of the foreign judges as per the recommendations of the magistrates. We looked into the qualifications and reputation of these judges and realized that they fit the bill. We believe that this House will recommend these judges so that we can have work rolling and in the next few days we have a reformed Judiciary. We are lagging behind and so much needs to be done. We need to complete the process of vetting magistrates and judges. Although we understand the challenges that magistrates are facing in the courts, the vetting process is not supposed to be used for purposes of intimidating others. It is supposed to produce the best judges and magistrates so that they dispense justice. This country has a backlog of cases which need to be done away with. Most of the judges and magistrates are worried whether they will pass the vetting. This anxiety and anticipation need to be removed. I support the Motion."
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