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    "content": "Hon. Members, the first issue is with regard to the question of whether the Bill promoted by the BBI is a popular initiative under Article 257 of the Constitution and whether the procedure outlined under that Article was followed by county assemblies, and the correct threshold met before its introduction in Parliament. In addressing this question, I note that when one compares the amendment procedures prescribed by Articles 256 and 257 of the Constitution, it is vividly clear that a Bill to amend the Constitution by parliamentary initiative is introduced in Parliament by a Member or committee of this House in accordance with the requirements of Article 109(5) of the Constitution. I also note that the joint Report of the Committees also went to great lengths to distinguish between a Bill to amend the Constitution under Article 256 of the Constitution by parliamentary initiative and a Bill to amend the Constitution under Article 257 of the Constitution which is by popular initiative. Hence, I will not delve into this. This is contained in the joint Report in paragraphs 313 to 338."
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