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    "id": 425150,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "marriage has been very uniquely acknowledged in this Bill. The Kadhis have been given a chance to administer these particular marriages in all levels, even at village levels and ensure that these institutions are registered. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I do not need to say much about this Bill, other than say that it recognizes marriages that are customary, of religious nature and it takes the issue of consent of the person in marriage. In some cultures, there is a problem of forced marriages, where daughters are forced to be married. This is not allowed under this particular Bill, and it is certainly not allowed in many religions of this country. I am very happy that we have now put in place a law that indeed, saves our children and our young ones from forced marriages. This is an important strength of this Bill. I want to say that this law should be supported by all the Members. This is because this law directly or indirectly says no to gayism. There cannot be marriage of the same sex. This is very clear and for any person who may want to put conditions on Kenya to accept or bring about a law that might allow marriage between people of the same sex, I would like to warn you and tell you that, indeed, that is not allowed and the law we are passing today says that gayism is not allowed in this country. I urge our colleagues in the neighboring countries who are struggling very much to ensure that, that kind of law that is anti-gay comes into existence, should do so without any fear at all. I support this very important Bill."
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