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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Cheptumo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "William Cheptumo Kipkiror",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to contribute to this very important Bill. When we established a commission to deal with an issue that had affected this country for a long time, namely the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, the intention was for us, as a country, to look back where we had come from and see the challenges we had faced, with a view to addressing those challenges. Parliament is a supreme institution that is given the responsibility to address every issue that faces our country. The Act, as it is, is such that this House is denied a chance to look at the report objectively, look at the recommendations made therein and as leaders of this country, have a chance to address ourselves to those issues. I understand the concern of some Members; the Member who has spoken just before me raised the same concern, that perhaps, there is an intention to allow Parliament to debate this report, and water down the recommendations made by the Commission. The main purpose of this amendment is to give a chance to this House to address itself to those recommendations, with a view to ensuring that those recommendations are within the framework of the Constitution and the objective of the original Act, namely the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Act. I had a chance of serving this country as the Assistant Minister for National Cohesion, Justice and Constitutional Affairs when this Commission was established. Through the process of compiling the report, I had a chance of participating in meeting the commissioners, even when there were problems in leadership. It is important for this House to be given a chance to address itself to the various issues. It is my desire and hope that nobody should cast any aspersions or doubt on the ability of the Members to address issues in a very objective manner. Therefore, the amendment is really justified. It is justifiable because this House should not be denied a chance to address itself to these issues. The 11th Parliament has now been known for addressing very serious issues affecting this country. My appeal to my colleagues is that we pass this amendment, so that we are given a chance, each one of us, to look at this report and address the various recommendations. Our Constitution is very clear. As we debate any issue, interpret an Act of Parliament and pass recommendations, we should do so having in mind that the Constitution is there to protect every Kenyan; so, whatever we agree on as a House, should enable us to comply with the Constitution. I just want to tell to my colleagues The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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