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    "speaker_name": "The Member for Kimilili (",
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    "content": "used a lot of resources to get where we are as the National Assembly, we need to be firm so that people do not import their bad manners from the village to the Floor of this House. This is a House where serious matters that affect Kenyans are discussed. Commenting on the President’s Address, I was very much touched by his warning to individuals who think that they can hold this country to ransom by breaching the peace that we enjoy, as Kenyans. In Kimilili Constituency, every time we have an election, lives are lost. Even during the campaigns running to the just concluded general election, some lives were lost. Even as we head to the 17th October repeat presidential elections, people are worried about who is going to be killed. We must also ensure that the law is applied equitably, regardless of who breaks it. It should not matter whether the victims are the lords who live in the castles or the paupers who live beneath the bridge. No one’s ambition is more important than the lives of Kenyans such that for one to assume a particular political office, lives have to be lost. In the same spirit, I urge the security agents to investigate and apprehend those who want to cause chaos in this country. I came to this House courtesy of the people of Kimilili Constituency, who gave me clear instructions to vote for you as the Speaker of this Assembly because they believe that you are a strict person. We are not going to allow the shenanigans and games that are being played by the Members of the Opposition in this House. It is not that we are good people or so honest to ourselves. We must tell them that they are in this House to serve Kenyans, not to serve a few individuals who have been on record sacrificing our economic gains for selfish and baseless political reasons. Thank you."
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