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    "id": 702696,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Sakaja",
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Temporary Deputy Speaker. Any country’s claim to democracy is tainted whenever more than a half of its population cannot find space to participate. It is for that reason that I wish to oppose this Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill. It is true that these are provisions that were put in the Constitution that the 11th Parliament has found difficult to actualise. But I would like all of those who believe that it was not put in the Constitution by mistake not to give up in the continuous pursuit for consensus. What we have only been able to demonstrate is – and I think the blame is on all of us male and female Members - lack of creativity in finding a solution that gives life to the provisions of the Constitution and allays the fears that many may have. I always tell my male colleagues that a candle does not lose its light by lighting another. If anything, it burns brighter. These provisions must never be seen as a competition between men and women in terms of gender parity. Indeed, our country stands to gain a lot when we get the flavour from both genders in representation. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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