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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "(Sen. (Prof) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, this provision proposes that the IEBC shall put in place a complementary mechanism, for purposes of ensuring that in the event of the failure of the electronic gadgets, alternative or complementary mechanism can be utilised. There is nowhere the proposal mentions the word ‘manual,’ which I have heard being used a lot. The words used are ‘complementary mechanism,’ which is just complementary. Under Section 109 of the Elections Act, the IEBC is entitled to make regulations. I am sure that should there be any ambiguities left out, that provision will help. This is common legislation. I would like to request Senators to keep up with the good work that we started the last time we were here and give this country a way forward in a respectful manner. As we emphasized last time, whatever decision is made, it should be for the advancement of democracy in our country. It is not about this way or that way. However, it is about democracy, persuasion and making decisions. The majority will have their way and the minority will have their say. Without much ado, I beg to move. I request Sen. Murkomen to second this Motion."
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