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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Make your way in, Hon. Tobiko. Just take a seat. Hon. Members, pursuant to Standing Order No.225 (2)(b), I wish to convey to the House that my office is in receipt of a Petition signed by Ezekiel Njeru Namu, a resident of Embu County. The Petitioner is proposing amendments to several Articles of the Constitution and statutes. Regarding amendments to the Constitution, he is proposing amendments to Article 89 on delimitation of electoral units, Article 98 on membership of the Senate, Article 101 on election of Members of Parliament, Article 120(1) on official languages of Parliament, Article 136 on election of the President and Article 177 on membership and term of County Assemblies. He is also proposing amendments to the electoral laws with regard to the qualifications for nomination and election of persons into the Offices of a Member of Parliament and Member of County Assembly. In summary, the Petitioner recommends the following amendments to the Constitution: (i) increase the numbers of constituencies from 290 to 300 constituencies; (ii) abolish the position of nominated female Senators; (iii) abolish the position of Members of County Assemblies nominated on the basis of gender; (iv) increase the term of a Member of Parliament to serve for six years in respect of a Member of National Assembly and seven years for Senators;"
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