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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Christophe Omulele",
    "speaker_title": "The Temporary Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": " Hon. Members, I think we have had quite a bit on this. This is a preliminary issue and we have not done anything to the business as set out in the Order Paper. Hon. Members, Hon. Murugara rose in his place and raised a constitutional tangent to the business that is to be considered in Order No.17. For almost two hours, we have been canvassing the matter that he raised, which is weighty and fundamental. There have been so many takes on it from Hon. Kaluma. I appreciate Hon. (Dr.) Otiende’s contribution. Hon. Millie Odhiambo and the Chair has contributed. Hon. Members, I think this is a matter that requires a considered Ruling that will be delivered on the issue of constitutionality and whether this proposed legislation meets the constitutional threshold. At any point before the matter is concluded, if it is found that it does not meet the threshold, definitely the matter will be stopped right there. But as of the moment, I think the fair thing to do as we prepare that Ruling that will be delivered would be to allow the Mover to move. Then the Ruling will come. It will deal with all the issues that have been raised by the various Hon. Members of this honourable House. My direction is that we allow the Mover to move. The Ruling will be considered and delivered. At that point, we will determine whichever way this business follows. Hon. Chair of the Committee, you may now proceed to move. Just hold on, Chair!"
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