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    "id": 750046,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "good leaders. Do not blame those who come into this House in the next Parliament because they will be a product of the choice you make today particularly in the nominations. The unfortunate thing that happens to many Kenyans is that not many get interested in nominations. Therefore, the only people who vote during nominations are the very few who turn up. Unfortunately, those few, when they turn up, sometimes the choice they make is in favour of this or that party, and those left sitting in their offices or in their business and are not interested in joining nominations, on the voting day, they will have no other choice, but to vote for one of those who were voted for by the few. Unfortunately, if the choice at the nomination is wrong, the choice of the main election will also be bad leadership. So, I want to challenge Kenyans to come out in large numbers and elect leaders with integrity and capabilities. They should elect people who they know can carry them with pride. Do not be misled with money. Do not be misled with violence. I happened to have been in Migori on Monday and whatever happened and sometimes the way emotions get charged, it is not very necessary at all. I want to urge Kenyans not to be cheated to go into violence by those who want to be elected. Stay calm. There is nothing like stealing for somebody or being stolen from. Keep vigil and watch your vote and have faith and trust in the processes that we have. As a party, we have set example to get the ball rolling. By issuing those certificates for those who had no opponents like I did, I offered myself as an ODM Member before the people of Balambala and there was no one else. In fact, had it not been for one hired person by Jubilee to come and disturb me, I would not even have to go for the 8th August elections. I would be declared and gazetted as a Member of Parliament long before. Even when we go to 8th August, I am sure the people of Balambala will make the right choice and I am very proud of them all the time. Kenyans are going through a very difficult time. There is a lot of drought out there. The Government has declared emergency response to the drought. Unfortunately, there is no sign at all that there is any emergency being attended to. If we declare in this House now that there is emergency for evacuation, people must look and behave like there is emergency, walk in a manner and way that look like there is emergency and things need to move. This Government has declared drought as an emergency, but there is no action and move that ever looks anything like emergency. There is nothing happening in my constituency, for example, one of the areas most affected by drought. Let us have the interest of Kenyans at heart. Kenyans, it is an opportunity for you to choose leadership and a Government that cares about you. You should choose leadership and Government that advocates for our interests. It is an opportunity for you not to regret again. Do not come to the gates of Parliament after the elections and bring pigs there to show that people inside here are pigs. Get rid of anyone who you think is a pig. Even if it is angels in form of human beings, bring them back here. Bring good leadership. I wish Kenyans and my colleagues who are going for nominations all the best. Keep the peace. This country is ours and it is bigger than all of us. It is good for all us. Let us keep peace during this time. Thank you."
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