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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kimunya",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Transport",
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        "legal_name": "Amos Muhinga Kimunya",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the other thing that I would like to confirm is that the Government is as committed as Parliament in terms of getting all these things moving forward. That is why the matter was scheduled to appear on the Order Paper today. That is why even in the HBC we agreed that the notice of those amendments be given to Members as of yesterday. When you look at all those things, you will appreciate the gravity of the matter. So, it is not an issue of inconvenience. It is for the better of this country. I would rather we have a little more patience and dispose of this matter on Tuesday without having to do this in a rush. It is only a few of us here. All the other Members have left because they knew the business will be stood over. We will end up with people who are here passing this law. Some of the Members who have amendments are not here now. That is because they knew the business was to be stood over from the earlier discussions. So, I would like to urge that we postpone this matter. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you should rule in accordance with the request from the Government and Standing Orders. Members do understand that this is being done for the convenience of everyone. We should ensure that we get this law right the first time, rather than get things that we will bring amendments and counter amendments. We do not want to pass amendments that we will not be able to live with as time progresses. However, I thank the Committee for doing a good job. I know that there was anxiety to actually clear this matter today. I would like to urge that, even with the time that we have, it is not enough to do justice. Let us wait until Tuesday, do a neat job and give Kenyans the Act on their Electoral and Boundaries Commission in the most professional way. That is what this House is really expected to do."
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