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    "id": 669973,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. ole Ntutu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2535,
        "legal_name": "Patrick Keturet Ole Ntutu",
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    "content": "Clause 13 intends to insert a new section 38 to require that a number of voters per polling station in a general election shall not exceed 700. We have noticed, particularly in our constituencies that, sometimes, there are so many registered voters in a polling station such that it is not easy to give them ample time to vote. Sometimes, there are long queues from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Reducing the number of voters in a polling station would go a long way in managing and making sure that rigging does not happen. This clause will take care of that. Also, Clause 15 seeks to amend Section 46 of the Election Act, 2011 to require that a petition for recall should be accompanied by, among other particulars, thumbprints, which will go a long way in making that clause clear. I urge Hon. Members to support the issue of a Member of Parliament, at least, having a degree. Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) should, at least, have a diploma. It will go a long way in helping our counties to manage their resources. With those few remarks, I support the Bill."
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