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    "id": 1065209,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Poghisio",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Samuel Losuron Poghisio",
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr, Speaker, Sir. I am just holding them. I have a problem with having nothing to hold. I am only making reference to them. If you notice I take my eyes off them more often than I put them on there. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is also important that when you are quoting the law to have a look at it and quote it from the written notes. It was just one way of my predecessor trying to say “hello” which I appreciate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a case where the people have opted to exercise their power directly and that is why it is a popular initiative. This amendment was ably considered by all the 47 counties. The Bill was overwhelmingly passed by 43 out of the 47 and copies of the draft Bill submitted to the Speakers of the Senate and the National Assembly according to Article 257(6). Consequently, the Senate is mandated under Article 257 (7) to consider the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 without delay as has been stated by yourself. Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the risk of overemphasizing this matter, the principle object of the Bill is to amend the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, so as to address issues arising from its implementation specifically the need to resolve issues of divisive elections and promote gender equity in governance, strengthen the structures of devolution and increase resource allocation to the counties. Additionally, it aims to broaden mechanisms for all the people of Kenya to benefit from the economic growth, harmonize certain roles and functions of the bicameral legislature, fortifying national ethos by specifying the responsibilities of the citizens and strengthen accountability on public resources and fight against corruption. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me briefly remind ourselves and the House that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020 seeks to do one or so many of the following, and I will cite a few- The Bill seeks to amend Chapter Two of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on the formative aspects of the Republic in order to address regional integration, cohesion, shared prosperity and the centrality of the economy. The aspiration is to enhance Kenya’s standing and leadership in the region and to balance production and sharing. This provision is set out in clauses two and three of this amendment Bill. This amendment Bill also intends to amend Chapter Three of the Constitution on Citizenship, to introduce a new article on the responsibilities of a citizen, to enhance patriotism and set out the duties of a citizen to a country and to fellow citizens. This provision is set out in Clause four of this Bill. The amendment Bill further intends to amend Chapter Four of the Constitution on the Bill of Rights, to provide the constitutional under pining for privacy of personal data of citizens as an emerging area in human rights, to technological advantage. This provision is set out in clauses five and six of this amendment Bill. The amendment Bill also seeks to amend Chapter Seven of the Constitution, 2010 on representation of the people to enhance equity, transparency and fairness of the electoral system and specifically to give effect to the principles set out in Articles 81(b) and 89(7(b). The aim is to foster electoral competition hinged on ideologies and values, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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