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    "speaker_name": "Gilgil, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Martha Wangari",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I, of course, rise to support this Bill. At the outset, I would like to clarify one thing. I know we have had talks of referendum. I have heard it from the MP for Kangema but we cannot talk of a referendum if we have not implemented the Constitution. There are things in this Constitution that were not very popular. I would tell you because I have heard Members speak about having Cabinet Secretaries come from this House but we do not do that. We go with what it is in the Constitution until we are able to change it. Article 27(3) of the Constitution clearly states that women and men have the right to equal treatment and equal opportunities in political, economic and social spheres. This is easier said than done. I would tell you that as a beneficiary of affirmative action. I know many of my colleagues today, the last one being Hon. Mbiuki, who said: “We want someone like you who can fight.” I reminded him very quickly that I was nominated as a Senator before I got elected. It gave me the platform to express and showcase my leadership skills. It gave me the platform. I would get a microphone in every function I would attend, I would be recognised. More importantly, it also gives you access to the growth that you require as a political leader to be seen."
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