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    "id": 731489,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Cheptumo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 50,
        "legal_name": "William Cheptumo Kipkiror",
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    "content": "So, voter education, again, is a process that should be continuous. There are regulations for party primaries and party lists. We have been saying that we want this country to have credible, fair and transparent elections. This can only be done if we start with political parties. These regulations will bring about discipline, order and procedures for political parties to follow during their nominations. Unfortunately, parties like ODM, I am told, are doing theirs this week or next week. That is few days after the passage of these regulations. The regulations are not just meant for these nominations but rather for the years to come. So, I want to believe that from today henceforth, with the application of these regulations on party primaries and party lists, we are going to have orderly and very organised party nominations. I would like to call upon political parties, whether small or big--- We talk about the major parties like Jubilee and ODM having systems. You could be big with systems but unless you respect the systems, they may as well bring problems. My appeal to our political parties and the leadership is to speak about fair and transparent elections in August. We must start with our political parties so that we practise the same as we move forward. I am proud to be in this 11th Parliament because this is the Parliament that has been able to approve these regulations. So, we are part and parcel of the institution that is able to bring forth order in our political process. These Members should realise that they have performed a very important responsibility. Finally, from time to time, the IEBC shall be formulating regulations touching on these five areas and any other areas. I want to wish all my colleagues well even as we go for the nominations starting this week. We are going to implement these regulations for the betterment of our country."
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