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    "id": 789554,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, the petitioner contends that Article 260 of the Constitution classifies a president as a State officer and by extension a public officer who like other State officers, exercises delegated authority for the people of Kenya. He further contends that other State officers are subjected to a retirement age. Therefore, it is reasonable and viable in an open democratic society to introduce a retirement age for the president and set age limit to qualify as a presidential candidate. This Petition therefore stands committed to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs for consideration. The Committee is requested to consider the petition and report its findings to the petitioner and to the House in accordance with Standing Order 227(2). The Committee is also at liberty to introduce the Bill, if it is persuaded to do so, in the House proposing to make the amendments as requested by the petitioner and should undertake to hear the petitioner among other members of the public. Hon. Members, I have 30 minutes within which comments and clarification maybe entertained. Certainly, do not seek clarification from me about this Petition. I am under a duty to report a petition that is presented to me. I see the Member for Endebess intends to seek a clarification certainly not from me. Hon. Pukose."
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