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    "content": "(Mr. Cheptumo): Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I wanted to donate some two minutes to my colleague, but I do not have time. Please, you can understand my situation. I stand to oppose the Motion. I have listened very carefully to the Mover of the Motion, the Seconder and also to the Members’ contributions. The Motion is, indeed, within the law. Section 58 of our Constitution is very express and clear, that the Head of State or the President can exercise that power to determine any place in Kenya where Parliament can sit. To that extent, the Motion is within the law. However, this House must not act in vain. Whatever Motions we debate and pass must be able to give results. The Mover is requesting the House to pass this Motion to urge the President to exercise the provisions of Section 58 of the Constitution. Even if we were to pass this Motion today and we urge the President to exercise his powers under Section 58 of the Constitution, how practical is it, given our current situation? I am saying that it is not possible for the Head of State to exercise his powers under Section 58 of the Constitution. The reasons advanced by the Mover and, indeed, by the Members who have contributed, are for us to pass this Motion, so that Parliament can move from one station to another across the country. In so doing, you enhance unity and cohesion. Unity and cohesion is about perceptions and attitudes. The hon. Members need not move this House to another station for them to exercise the will to promote unity in our country. In fact, it is only fair that even at this time when we are agitating for reforms---"
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