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    "id": 827245,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/827245/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Malalah",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13195,
        "legal_name": "Cleophas Wakhungu Malalah",
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    "content": "One of the requirements for one to be cleared to vie for a position of the governor is possession of a university degree. However, the IEBC normally has a day to issue certificates of clearance to people who want to vie for a position of governor in the whole country. They walk to IEBC offices carrying their degree certificates. It is not possible for the IEBC officers to ascertain whether those degree certificates are original or fake. We would want an information system platform whereby IEBC officers can log in and ascertain whether this person went to Punjab University or Mount Kenya University (MKU). With regard to certificate of good conduct, we need a clustered information platform to ensure we can access it information for convenience. Finally, I am a bit uncomfortable with Clause 34(2) on the issue of inquiry into complains. It says- “A person who intends to lodge a complaint under this Act shall do so orally or in writing addressed to the Secretary to the Commission.” Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if we allow people to complain orally, then that privilege will be abused. I want to ask the Committee to consider deleting the word „orally‟. We live in Kenya and we know Kenyans can abuse privileges given to them. If the complaint is legitimate, let it be in writing for future reference. This is a good Bill that will protect us from cyberbullying and so on. Recently we saw prominent people in this Republic trying to engage in childish photoshop gimmicks to paint certain leaders in bad light. We need---"
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