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    "id": 648646,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/648646/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Otucho",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mary Emaase Otuch",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for the opportunity. I would like to add my voice to this debate. I support the Mediated Version of the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill. For a long time, this country has had many parties most of which are just briefcase parties, which wait until the election period to cash in on the registration fees of members only to disappear immediately after that and wait for another election period. This Bill seeks to strengthen parties. We need serious players in the political field so that we have serious and strong national political parties. Having a few strong national parties that reflect the face of Kenya is better than having very many parties that are not serious, some of which are just in business. I also appreciate the fact that this Bill provides for a 15 per cent additional funding to any party that brings more women into this House. This is an impetus. It will encourage more political parties to give women aspirants nomination certificates so that they can contest for these political positions. That is a good thing. This is a very good Bill."
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