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    "id": 772217,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "I hear you, Hon. Ayub Savula. You have read correctly, but I wish you looked at how the Motion is couched. It starts with “Notwithstanding...” If we remember, former Vice-President, the late Hon. Kijana Wamalwa, once told the country that the English language is a growing language, and that it keeps growing. It seems to grow from time to time. However, this phrase is not very new. I do know for a fact that this House has the power, under Standing Order 256, to come up with this kind of Motion. Indeed, very recently, during the 11th Parliament, we had a number of similar Motions. However, you are at liberty to speak in support or in opposition because we have already proposed the Question. It is not that there is anything that is being breached. The Motion has been approved by me because I am fully aware that the House has the power, acting under Standing Order 256, to come up with such a Motion. Remember, every Motion that comes before the House is brought so that the House can express itself in one way or another – in support or opposition. Therefore, since the procedural and technical aspects of the Motion have been addressed, you can either support or oppose it. Either way, you are perfectly within your powers and exercising your rights conferred upon you and your election and/or nomination under Article 95 of the Constitution. Please, let us just contribute to the Motion, and not the technicalities. Just contribute to the Motion whichever way; it is your Motion. It is before the House and you. I can see the Member for Kajiado South."
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