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    "id": 648149,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Ombaka",
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        "legal_name": "Christine Oduor Ombaka",
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    "content": "than never before. The two-thirds gender principle tries to control the number of people that come to Parliament so that we do not have one gender that dominates politics and the House. So, the women must be brought on board because, historically, women were never there before. If they were there, they were too few to have a voice or an impact. That is why the two-thirds gender rule will equalise both genders. The women and men will be there, not only in the National Assembly, but also in the Senate and county levels. These are political positions that have a powerful impact on the lives of our citizens. If the voice of women is missing, then a lot is missing. If we look at three people in any society, the two-thirds principle means that the men may not be more than two. At least, one woman will be there and two men will be there or vice-versa . The patriarchal society that was there is actually being killed slowly so that, at the end of the day, the two-gender is inclusive. The inclusivity and equality are the bottom line of this principle. That is why it is very important for all of us to support it. Both men and women will be represented on equal terms and, as time goes by, more women will find themselves in Parliament. The two-thirds gender rule should be considered not only in elective positions, but also in appointive positions. I support this Bill."
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