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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, as far as the Executive is concerned, the proposal is for a pure Presidential system; that is, an Executive that has clear executive authority to execute and rule, but with sufficient checks and balances. As far as the Legislature is concerned, there is a proposal to reintroduce the bi-cameral system of the legislature, so that we have a Senate and National Assembly. The two of them jointly become Parliament. As we are now, the National Assembly and the President together form Parliament. But when we have the legislature we will have complete separation of the Executive from the Legislature, so that we have the Senate and the National Assembly forming Parliament. Because of the controversies surrounding the Senate, I will plead to read Article 96 on the role of the Senate so that it is very clear. The role of the Senate in the Constitution is provided under Clause 96. Clause 96(1) says: The Senate represents the counties, and serves to protect the interests of the counties and their governments. (2) The Senate participates in the law-making function of Parliament by considering, debating and approving Bills concerning counties, as provided in Articles 109 to 113. (3) The Senate determines the allocation of national revenue among counties, as provided in Article 216, and exercises oversight over national revenue allocated to the county governments. (4) The Senate participates in the oversight of State officers by considering and determining any resolution to remove the President or Deputy President from office in accordance with Article 145.â"
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