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    "id": 638955,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Sakaja",
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am proud of this piece of legislation we are discussing. We begin the process of making history by passing these provisions in our laws. Any country’s claim to democracy is tainted whenever any section of that society finds it hard to be in mainstream leadership or fails to be represented. I would like to quote Ban Ki-Moon who said that this is a century for women and that we will not realise our full potential if half of humanity continues to be held back. For that reason, I am very pleased to support this Bill. The female Members in the House - and I can see Hon. (Ms.) Mbarire. She can confirm that I am an honorary Member of Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) and that I have been a champion for these issues. The provisions in this Bill have been controversial in the eyes of many. Many have said that we are trying to bloat leadership and force female leadership on people. We will not be where we must go if the entire leadership of this country, especially a House that makes decisions such as this, is led by men alone. If we had women we intend to nominate through the provisions of this Bill which is well thought out, then we would look at things a bit differently. I am glad that Hon. Wamalwa has asserted the fact that his party supports this agenda. I hope you will align your faith with action when it comes to voting and mobilising your Members to be in the House. As the Chairman of The National Alliance (TNA) Party, I am proud that out of the 16 Members elected in single member constituency, eight are Members of TNA. United Republican Party (URP) has four Members. So, Jubilee had 12 Members and CORD had four and that adds 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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