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    "id": 1054198,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I wish to make this Communication. As you may recall, I recently guided the House with respect to the expected expeditious consideration of a Bill introduced in the House, pursuant to the provisions of Article 257 of the Constitution which deals with amendment of the Constitution by popular initiative. The House is also aware that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2020, promoted by the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) is currently undergoing public participation before the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs and the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. The Committees are expected to report to the respective Houses on or before Tuesday, 23rd March, 2021. Hon. Members, in keeping with the requirements of Article 257(7) of the Constitution, the House Business Committee has prioritised the Bill to be considered immediately upon resumption of the House. In this regard, the Bill is scheduled to undergo consideration in Second Reading, Committee of the Whole House and Third Reading immediately the House resumes from the short recess, so that the process may be concluded by Saturday, 27th March, 2021. Hon. Members, it is important to note that this is the very first time this House is dealing with a Bill of this kind. Further, Article 257(8) of the Constitution provides: “(8). A Bill under this Article is passed by Parliament if supported by a majority of the Members of each House” The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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