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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Waiganjo",
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        "legal_name": "John Muriithi Waiganjo",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity to also add my voice on the Legal Aid Bill. I am happy to debate this Bill because, first of all, it is long overdue. Secondly, it is dictated by the Constitution that Parliament should legislate on matters that protect the fundamental rights of its citizens. The Articles that give rise to this piece of legislation are basically within Chapter Four of our Constitution, which primarily dwells on the Bill of Rights, the rights and freedoms and human rights protection. So, it is an important Bill in that it also dictates that we promote social justice. As you know, social justice is the backbone of fundamental freedoms and rights and has great impact on Kenyans The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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