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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ainabkoi, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Samuel Chepkong’a",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Chairlady, we totally reject that proposal. The import of that proposal is that every memorandum from the members of the public must be included. We are seeking the views of the public and a memorandum cannot be part of the law, but just an assistance in the making law. You cannot say that it has to be considered, forcing the House to consider a memorandum and that if we do not, it becomes a point of contention in court. You are tying the hands of the Members of Parliament. Hon. Oundo, where have you ever heard of that one? You cannot force Members of Parliament to do something. Article 94 of the Constitution is very clear. The mandate of the Members of Parliament is to legislate. In our legislative mandate, you cannot, therefore, delegate to somebody else. We have accepted the other good amendments, but this is bad. It will neither help this House nor advance the interrelations between the two Houses."
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