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    "id": 983775,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "We are talking about what the Government should do. We have those who are out there who cannot come here and pass legislation to ensure that the Government suspends part of the rule of law to ensure that services get to the people. Article 58 of the Constitution states when to call for a state of emergency. When the drafters of the Constitution were thinking about the state of emergency and when to call it, they were confused with the state of a democracy, where they gave the President very limited powers. When you look at other jurisdictions like the United States (US), the President, through an executive order, gave the person in charge of health powers to suspend the application of the rule of law. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support this amendment by Sen. Ochillo-Ayacko. It is important for us to be here so that we come up with measures. We need to ensure that emergency services are provided to ensure that all parts of this country get the services that we are currently enjoying. We should be talking about kits to test the people. We do not have any kits for testing to ensure--- Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. spoke about that. It is important for us to be here. Even if we were to come here once a week, we need to ensure that our perpetual motion is not affected. I thank you."
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