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    "id": 758378,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. A.B. Duale",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "THAT, aware that the country is still in an election cycle arising out of the requirement for a fresh Presidential Election in October, 2017; further aware that there is need to legislate on and address certain legal lacunas and in compliance with judicial decisions asking Parliament to legislate on certain matters to ensure that the elections conform with the provisions of Article 81 of the Constitution on general principles for the electoral system; noting that such election-related matters would ordinarily require consideration by the relevant Committee of the House which is yet to be established; further noting the limited period of time before the date of the said fresh election; cognisant of the urgent need to consider and conclude with all matters relating to the elections to allow the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ample time to implement any changes related to the review of the election-related laws; now therefore, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 127(2), this House resolves – (a) To establish a Select Committee to be known as the Select Committee on Election Laws 2017 comprising of not more than fifteen Members to examine and undertake public participation on the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.39 of 2017), and any other related Bills; (b) The Committee shall comprise of the following Members- 1. The Hon. William Cheptumo Kipkiror, MP - Chairperson. 2. The Hon. Gladys Jepkosgei-Boss Shollei, MP. 3. The Hon. Isaac Waihenya Ndirangu, MP."
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