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    "id": 504066,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Keynan",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 41,
        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": "In conclusion, there are three arms of Government. In some jurisdictions and democracies, Parliament is considered as the first arm of Government. In other jurisdictions, Parliament is considered as the second arm of Government, but we all agree that there are three arms of Government, whether the first one is the Executive, the Legislature or the Judiciary. Of course, there are other emerging arms of Government. It is a reality in modern democracies. We have the Fourth Estate, the civil society and other emerging arms of Government. I want us to reflect on how the affairs of the Judiciary through the Law Society of Kenya and the Judicial Service Commission have been managed. Even an octogenarian lawyer or a former judge still remains alive and participates in the activities of the Law Society of Kenya. The Law Society of Kenya is one of the most robust and professionally run institutions. Why do we not make the same for Parliament as one of the three arms of Government? Even in the Law Society of Kenya, there are individuals who sacrificed. It is not that the Law Society of Kenya was born yesterday. There are individuals who truly believe and jealously protect the interests of the members of the judicial community. Why can we not do the same for the political society? Therefore, I want to plead with you, as I move this Bill, to support it. This is the Second Reading and you will have an opportunity to propose informed amendments. I plead with you to support this Bill. I beg to move and I ask my brother, hon. Wamunyinyi, to second it."
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