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    "id": 776685,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/776685/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kioni",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Jeremiah Ng'ayu Kioni",
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    "content": "We need to talk about Thika Highway where a lot of the traffic jam we experience is caused by pedestrians crossing. They have to because they have not been provided with footbridges. It is important that attention be paid to that. I know there is the issue of money but it is important that attention be paid to that. Article 22 of the Bill, among other Articles, talks about the qualifications of those who are supposed to serve on various boards. There is the requirement of fulfillment of Chapter Six of the Constitution. I know this is something we find in many pieces of legislation that pass through this House and in the Senate. It is important that we focus on the requirements of Chapter Six. If we fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6, many of the things that we are complaining about including the corruption, delayed completion of roads and standard of construction would be dealt with. I am happy to see that we have brought in the requirements of Chapter Six in the qualifications of board members but it is important to ensure that they are read and adhered to. Finally, I thank the Committee and this House because in passing this Bill, we will align it to the requirements of the Constitution. It is important that we always focus on what the Constitution intended for every Bill that we pass."
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