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    "id": 41507,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/41507/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Duale",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Livestock Development",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 15,
        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
        "slug": "aden-duale"
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you look at Article 27(4) under the Bill of Rights, it says that the State shall not discriminate--- It should not discriminate on ethnic grounds. The hallmark of any ethnic group is the language and culture. Let us go to Article 44, under the sub-heading, Languages and Culture under the Constitution. If you look at Article 7, it is the responsibility of this Constitution and the State to promote my language as hon. Duale. Article 44 says every person has the right to use the language and participate in the cultural life of the person’s choice. It is my choice, as a Kenyan, that of my family and members of my tribe to practise and participate in our culture. The Constitution has allowed me to do so. Legislation through a Private Member’s Motion cannot negate the Constitution. So, this Motion is unconstitutional. I request hon. Mbau to refer this Motion to the Supreme Court once it is established."
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