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    "id": 1348201,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 11 of the Bill be amended— (a) by deleting sub-clause (2) and substituting therefor the following new sub-clause— “(2) A Member of Parliament or a member of a county assembly who makes a declaration under sub-section (1) shall not use any information obtained by the member in the discharge of the member’s constitutional role to advance the member’s private interests.” (b) by inserting the following new sub-clause immediately after sub- clause (2)— “(2A) The Speaker may allow a member of Parliament or a member of a county assembly to speak to a matter under deliberation after considering the nature, extent, and effect of the interest declared under sub-section (1).” It is true that I have consulted with Hon. Murugara and we agreed that I move my amendment in place of his. This is because Clause 11(2) is actually provided for in our Standing Orders. Since Standing Orders are subsidiary legislation, this statute has just been lifted from there as it is. Clause 11(2) would have limited our freedom of speech and debate as Members of Parliament or Members of County Assemblies (MCAs). Therefore, I propose to delete Clause 11(2) and substitute it with the new sub-clause indicated on the Order Paper. It is just in line with the objects of the Bill. We are not saying that we are sacred cows. We will declare our interest, but we will not be stopped from debating. You can debate but you will not use any information that you obtain during the conduct of your normal business as a Member of Parliament to advance private interests. That provision will cater for that."
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