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    "id": 772149,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I have two petitions. The first one is Petition No.6 of 2017. Standing Order 225(2)(b) requires that the Speaker reports to the House any petition other than those presented through a Member. I, therefore, wish to convey to the House that my office has received a petition signed by Mr. John Wangai and Mr. Antony Manyara. The petitioners are proposing amendments to Section 18(b) of the Universities Act of 2016 to provide for election of representatives of Universities Student Council though popular vote. The petitioners contend that Section 18(b)(1)(c), (1)(d) and (1)(e) of the Universities Act of 2016 contravenes Article 10(2) of the Constitution on national values and principles of governance. They claim that this section of the Act does not promote democracy and participation of the people, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, protection of the marginalised, good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability. The petitioners further aver that collegial voting by three representatives from each faculty does not represent the will of the majority and that the electoral college is easy to manipulate. The petitioners, therefore, pray that the National Assembly reviews Section 18(b) (1)(c), (1)(d) and (1)(e) of the Universities (Amendment) Act of 2016 to provide for a popular vote system in election of representatives of Universities Student Council. This petition stands committed to the Departmental Committee on Education and Research for consideration. The Committee, upon appointment of its membership by the House and election of chairperson and vice-chairperson, should engage the petitioners and address their prayers, and submit a report to the House within 60 days, in accordance with Standing Order 227(2). I thank you."
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