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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to point out two things; we know the process and recommendations, if passed, then the commissioners will leave office. Now that they have to vacate office, not all of them had any allegations whatsoever of any incompetence but it is one thankless job. It is important to note and appreciate the commissioners; that they took their time, appeared before the Committee and gave their views rather than dragging. They had an option. They could have gone to court and the law was on their side. It is important that we commend them for the work that they have done and for appearing before the Committee. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is important to note that all these things that we have are good; issues to do with voter registration, voter education, issues of nomination and registration of candidates and everything. It is the implementation and the timeframe that we are going before the next general elections that will be key to ensuring we have a process that will be accepted by Kenyans. We do not want it to be fair but it has to be seen that the process of elections is fair. I want us to think about it and to bear in mind what the President and the Opposition Leader, Hon. Raila said during the memorial service of the first President of this country. The two vowed that there will be no bloodshed in our country because of elections. This is something that we have to continuously remember as we ensure that the elections are free and fair for us to have one country which we should jealously guard. I agree with my colleagues that the implementation will be key. We know how nomination processes have been in our country. If those who are already inside the political parties have that fear, what of those who are outside? Will they not seek political office? The leadership of my party, Jubilee, has said they will invite IEBC to help them oversee their nominations for fairness purposes. I also want to ask our colleagues in CORD to invite the IEBC to help with their nomination process in order to avoid the men in black messing up the whole process. I do support."
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