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    "id": 975740,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gideon Keter",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 78,
        "legal_name": "Cecily Mutitu Mbarire",
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    "content": "Principles and Guidelines for governance of organisations. The large number of members of the board should be reduced - that is where politics begin - from the previous board membership of 24 to a sizeable number as prescribed by the Mwongozo Guidelines. The House strongly recommended that election of members of the Council should be done as soon as possible. We all know the agenda of the youth in universities was reversed. Previously, they were allowed to conduct elections and later, we allowed them to conduct a process that is more of nomination. It is a funny process that I am sure not all the youth were happy about. In this regard, we all know that even primary schools these days conduct elections of school prefects. I had proposed a constitutional amendment of having elective positions for the youth instead of nominations. On the recommendation Members gave regarding elections, the status quo remains. The NYC will be given an opportunity to elect representatives. On the issue of funding, at the Committee stage, I will provide a framework in which we can arrive at ensuring that the Council is fully funded. With this, I urge Members to support the National Youth Council (Amendment) Bill. I know many Members wanted to contribute to this Bill. Therefore, I would like to donate a few of my minutes to Hon. King’ara, just for one minute."
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