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    "id": 78505,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/78505/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Raila",
    "speaker_title": "The Prime Minister",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Raila Amolo Odinga",
        "slug": "raila-odinga"
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I was saying, the Constitution requires substantial strengthening of public institutions, including the Judiciary. The latter has, indeed, been a major bottleneck in creating confidence in investors that any dispute will be resolved fairly and swiftly. The Constitution upholds access to adequate education and health care as the Bill of Rights for all Kenyans. The Constitution requires realization of these ideals. Finally, let me touch on the issue of corruption. We all agree now that corruption is a cancer that has plagued our nation since independence. The Constitution demands high standards of leadership and integrity for all holders of public office. President Kibaki and myself place particular importance to full adherence to this constitutional requirement. The Government is committed to tackling corruption once and for all. I urge institutions charged with investigating corruption to remain transparent, non-partisan and above all, vigilant. These institutions have our full support. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, allow me to emphasize once again that the implementation of the Constitution is key to bringing Kenya at par with middle income emerging economies in terms of competitiveness. It is the key to achieving our goals of Vision 2030. President Kibaki and myself are firmly and fully committed to this historical task. I call on you, honorable Members of Parliament, to do your part for making our shared dream a reality. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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