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    "id": 421994,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kembi-Gitura",
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        "legal_name": "James Kembi Gitura",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations on the implementation of the Power of Mercy Act. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is common knowledge that the power of mercy has not been exercised since 2012. This power is provided for under Article 133(1) of the Constitution and the Power of Mercy Act, 2011. Under this Act, a Committee is established to consider cases brought before it by the public. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in his Statement, I request the Chairperson to explain why the power of mercy was not exercised in 2012 and 2013 despite clear provisions of the Constitution and the Act, and despite the Power of Mercy Committee having made its recommendations on those people to be bestowed mercy."
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