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    "content": "On the two-thirds gender rule, there has been some sort of tokenism to the women of Kenya. However, the National Assembly needs to move and comply with the Constitution in terms of the two-thirds gender rule. But be it as it may, I support the amendment on this clause so that the younger and older women of Kenya can be involved in parties and be part of all the Government structures. I do not agree with the merger of political parties. As much as this Bill has come for political expediency, I look at the bigger picture, especially the issue of the Registrar of Political Parties that I have just mentioned. It will also dissuade briefcase political parties, especially the clause which amends and gives import to a decision that a political party must fill candidates within a stipulated time. That is a reasonable and logical thing. Lastly, the issue of political parties holding meetings at lower units is crucial. More often than not, most political parties hold meetings in Nairobi and most headquarters. These amendments will give the grassroots supporters a reason to compel a political party to hold meetings in ward, sub-county and county levels. With those few remarks, I beg to second."
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