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    "id": 463059,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/463059/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Kanyua",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Priscilla Nyokabi Kanyua",
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    "content": "Until today, this Parliament, by allowing enactment of the Matrimonial Property Bill, can allow the women of this country to rest and participate in their marriage with full knowledge that both parties are equal; that the man is equal and the wife is indeed, equal. So, I am very happy to support this Bill. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, lastly, I will also be looking towards an amendment to the matters of Islamic marriages. It is, indeed, true that Islamic Law protects women and that is recognized under Section 3 of the Bill. A person who professes the Islamic faith shall be governed by Islamic Law in all matters relating to matrimonial property. I think it is going to be important to provide the word “may” so that there is a window that even Muslim women can choose to be protected within the laws of this country. But by and large, if the Islamic Law serves them well, all is well, they can stay within Islamic Law and the law already recognizes that. But using the word “shall” is a little bit too binding. I think the word there should be “may”. So, we will be moving an amendment that Muslims can use the Islamic Law, where it serves them well. And, if they do want to use our laws, then that window should be opened."
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