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    "id": 1133685,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Suba North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Odhiambo-Mabona",
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        "legal_name": "Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, that is a very interesting question. By virtue, and dint of Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the moment we ratify a treaty, it automatically becomes law. The Constitution gives it that clothing. That is why under the Treaty Making and Ratification Act, Parliament must be involved. Before, this was the role of the Executive and there was always a clash because the Executive did not look at what our Constitution provides. Since it comes to Parliament this means we must look at the issue of constitutionality before we go out there. So, in terms of ranking, any treaty that is ratified by Kenya takes on a constitutional standard immediately by dint of Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution. I see my time it up, I said these are not very easy issues. I have clearly indicated that some of the amendments are clearly unconstitutional and you can make a ruling that they be passed with amendments. Also, there are some which are undesirable but not necessarily unconstitutional. It will require us to convince each other. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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