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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Member for Narok County",
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    "content": "constituencies to represent Kenyans. It is notable that the Jubilee Party, headed by our President, has a total of 16 women elected at the constituency level. The President, in coming out very clearly to congratulate our women, is not just… Many people talk about women empowerment as public relations, or they do so just to play to the galleries. However, those who know the consistency with which the President and his party have been operating will tell you that they have gone out of their way to even create a parallel process called, ‘The women-for-women campaign’ to ensure that the women of Kenya are given a chance at elective positions in this country. I wish to congratulate the President for that because it will move our country forward. For the President to come out to banish hate mongers and people who may want to, in the name of campaigning for him, go on to propagate divisive politics, is indeed a symbol of great statesmanship. I congratulate the President for that. Thirdly, the President came out very clearly in support of devolution. He has commended the pioneer role of the 11th Parliament in midwifing and ensuring the proper implementation of our new Constitution with regard to devolution. We note that the President has been at the forefront in supporting our counties and requiring them to be grounded through decentralisation of power and ensuring that service is closer to the people. One other point that stood out in the President’s Speech is the need for us to uphold the supremacy of our Constitution and the various constitutional institutions, including the Supreme Court and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). He has taken a very bold step in ensuring that respect for the rule of law prevails even in very tough circumstances like the ones he has found himself in, including the trumped-up charges that saw him attend the International Criminal Court (ICC) sessions. It is such things that give us a highlight of a President who is not only patriotic and democratic, but one who is keen on ensuring that there is good governance in Kenya. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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