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    "id": 721322,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Kajuju",
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        "legal_name": "Florence Kajuju",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker and thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this Motion. I am privileged because I participated in the vetting of the Members and the Chair of IEBC. One thing that was very important - I think the Members should listen to me because it will guide their decision-making - is that the Chair was a seasoned lawyer who has really succeeded in the corporate world. Therefore, he will be very good in making decisions in as far as corporate governance is concerned, which is a tool that is required at the IEBC. Hon. Speaker, what was important to me at the point at which we were interviewing these commissioners was how they were going to respond to issues of gender violence or violence against women candidates. We know it is a culture that happens in this country, and I am happy that there was the gender balance in the Commission. There was fulfilment that they were going to ensure that all candidates are treated in the same way by the Commission, that is whether you are a female or male aspirant. We asked them about the Two-Thirds Gender Rule, now that we require that provision but we were not able to pass the legislation. They also promised to talk to the political parties so that during their nomination of candidates, more emphasis can be put on women aspirants. Hon. Speaker, this is a good list. I was impressed by Margaret who had a very good command of the Kiswahili language. She promised as they go out to do civic education and conduct registration of voters, she will use Kiswahili language to ensure that they reach all the voters outside the Commission. I, therefore, support this Motion and pray that everybody supports it.. Thank you."
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