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    "content": "(iv) The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2024. (4) The Clerks of the Houses of Parliament to communicate to other entities the recommendations that require action by the said entities. Hon. Senators, I take this opportunity to thank the Speaker of the National Assembly, the leadership of the Senate, and the National Assembly, for providing a clear strategy for the actualization of the recommendations of the Report of the NADCO. Article 256 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 requires that any proposed amendments to the Constitution shall be considered by both Houses of Parliament. In this regard and following consultation with the leadership of the two Houses of Parliament, the proposed amendments to the Constitution and to various statutes as contained in the Report of the NADCO now stand referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. The Standing Committee working jointly with the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs of the National Assembly in accordance with Standing Order 230 of the Senate and Standing Order 202(a) of the National Assembly shall consider the proposed amendments to the Constitution and recommend to the Houses of Parliament the manner of actualizing the recommendations of the NADCO relating to the proposed amendments to the Constitution. It is also notable that the proposed amendments to the Constitution may necessitate further amendments to or enactment of new statutes. In this regard, any proposed amendments to new statute that is consequential to the proposed amendments to the Constitution also stand referred to the two Committees for consideration. The need to ensure that due process in the enactment of legislation and as provided in the Standing Orders of both Houses of Parliament cannot be gainsaid. Therefore, the two Committees are directed to ensure that due process in the enactment of laws is adhered to in considering the proposed amendments during the joint sittings. This matter being one of immense importance and public interest, the Committees are directed to undertake this assignment expeditiously and to submit a report within 45 days from the date hereof. I thank you. Next Order."
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