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    "speaker_name": "Tharaka, DP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. George Gitonga",
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    "content": "There was an argument that has been going round that we are being benevolent to the ladies such that we are creating for them more positions, so that they come into the House and compete with men. There has also been arguments that our economy cannot support more representation because punda amechoka . However, we are not creating any seats for the women. We are purely actualising what is in the Constitution. We are also not gearing towards incurring a further expense for the Republic. The correct position is that there would be an extra expense. We have said this is going to be for a period of 20 years after which it will be reviewed. Therefore, whichever way we see it, as a society that is growing, we must accommodate expenses that come along with our development. One such development is to achieve the two- thirds gender rule where the gender that is disadvantaged is taken care of through our legal processes. For now, I repeat that it is women who are affected. It goes without saying because we have seen it in this House and out there that women are very good and trusted leaders. For that, we cannot gamble and say with any hesitation that even if we were to do any nominations in favour of the women, it would be advantageous. Out of the 52 per cent voters, women are not particularly well represented. It is that talent out there which possibly is found in women that we are seeking to bring into this House. Therefore, Hon. Members and Hon. Speaker, I urge the House to support this Bill. Let us vote for it and actualise the law. Let us put it into use and possibly in future, this House is going to be remembered as one that made history in passing a good law."
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