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    "id": 757556,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/757556/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Dido",
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        "legal_name": "Col (Rtd) Ali Rasso Dido",
        "slug": "col-rtd-ali-rasso-dido"
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Therefore, if you read Articles 140 and 142(1) together, they would clearly tell you that even if within 60 days a major calamity happens in Kenya and we are unable to undertake the elections, then it means President Kenyatta is validly elected and in office without any ambiguity or doubt. Finally I want to talk about the IEBC calling on the United Nations (UN) to assist in the elections. Kenya is a sovereign state. A nation-state is defined by the boundary, leadership and its ability to engage in international obligations. If Kenya was unable to undertake that, it means Kenya is a failed state for that reason. Kenya is not a failed state for an external organ to be involved in our election. I think that, in itself, is unconstitutional, and this House must assert the position of IEBC to carry out election as an independent institution. Finally, it is on the presidency. Under Article 131(1), the President is a unifying factor for this nation. Any individual attempting to undermine that office is undermining the Constitution. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. 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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