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    "content": "I also wish it came out clearly that there are several pending Bills; some at the National Assembly, but one has already come, passed and is already law that as women and other stakeholders, we propose amendments to the Political Parties Act and other electoral laws. In those Bills, we indicated and gave proposals that for a person to be elected and not nominated as in the previous Constitution, all the people who are to be elected through the affirmative action, must pass through the electoral process as is stated in the Constitution. By saying that, it does not mean that we are looking for shortcuts to come back. Our colleagues should also give proposals on what criteria they would like to be used. Madam Temporary Speaker, for example, it is common knowledge that I am contesting for the Langata Constituency parliamentary seat. If I win, so be it. I will not come back to the Senate. I will definitely cross over to the “lower” House, the National Assembly. However, if I do not win, but end up as the best loser, that means, I attain the highest number of votes out of the losing candidate, there is nothing wrong with my political party considering my efforts. By the time I contest and lose with high votes, as Sen. Mukite has said, I will have promoted the political party and increased its membership. Therefore, if the party is satisfied that you are the best person, and they recognize your efforts and competence, then it is up to the political party to decide if you meet the criteria. This is a time when women are being recognized internationally. Kenya should not be the only country that is lagging behind. Even people who are less democratic are being given a chance by political parties in their countries. We will ask the relevant political party leaders to give us the political will and support and not only lip service. They should ensure that the affirmative action is real."
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