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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Sane",
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        "legal_name": "Ibrahim Ahmed Sane",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I would like to say we have a problem with the term of the 11th Parliament, but we have no problem with the election date. The intention of the Constitution was clear in fixing the date. It failed short of defining what a political term is. One problem we have with the Constitution is that, in as much as it is good, it is so much detailed and over-done to the extent where it has stipulated on administrative issues. When the elected Members of Parliament have a charter with the electorate – that is an unwritten contract – that they are going to serve a complete term which is an entitlement to both the voters and the representatives, any attempt to interrupt a political term is tantamount to denying the sovereign will of the people of this country which is superior to any other law, including the Constitution. An interruption of a political term is only known under imperial presidency. With the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the democratic will of the people must be fully exercised. Under imperial presidency, there was the proroguing of Parliament to suit the whims of one person - the dictator - thus leading to snap elections. It is unfair to the 11th Parliament to have an incomplete term. It is equally unfair to the people because they will be denied representation and service delivery for the remaining part of the term. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, just like all other laws - except for divine laws - man- made laws have mistakes, misgivings and shortcomings. It is only fair that they are constantly amended to suit the times and correct anomalies therein. The intention of this Bill is to correct that oversight and not defining the term, the 11th Parliament or any other term. It is in order to deliberate on this matter. It does not necessarily need a referendum. It is a win for all. Both the electorate and their representatives will not lose. With those few remarks, I support the Motion."
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