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    "id": 539462,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Odhiambo-Mabona",
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        "legal_name": "Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona",
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    "content": "When this matter came up, I saw a lot of comments, especially from religious leaders, who are saying that this is against the order of nature. What we have tried to do here is to be sensitive to religious wishes while at the same time looking at the issues which are here with us. I want to actually tell the religious leaders that even if we do not pass this law, the truth is that it is not unlawful to undertake assisted reproductive systems in Kenya. Therefore, it will go on. The only challenge is that the courts will be forced to litigate conflicts every now and again. What we are saying is that instead of giving the courts that mandate, we need to give it to Parliament. I am very willing and able to meet the religious leaders to address their concerns. I usually listen very keenly to what religious leaders say. I have walked with them through the constitutional review process; even when some of them had concerns in relation to the constitutional review, I invited them to Parliament and we addressed them."
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