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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ababu",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, I support this Bill. The passage of this Bill can hasten the process of ensuring that county governments meet their obligations between now and election day. A lot of activities have been affected across the country. Everybody is keen to hear that this Bill has ultimately been enacted so that we can move forward. I agree with the sentiments expressed by the Members, that as we move forward, and as we look forward to the 12th Parliament, we need to start thinking in advance on how to smoothen the rough edges. Those of us who are students of constitutional history know that any time a new constitution is enacted, and it comes into being, there is a phase transition – the phase when you come to terms with the new dispensation and a new way of doing things – and often times, the first five to 10 years provides an opportunity for the country to reflect and improve on some of the provisions that may not have been thoroughly thought out or which become clearer upon being put to practice. The USA, for instance, had absolutely no hesitation to amend some of the provisions of the American Constitution soon after it was enacted. In acknowledgement of the 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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