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    "id": 1481297,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": " Hon. Senators, I hereby report to the Senate that a Petition has been submitted, through the Clerk by Mr. Laban Omusundi, regarding the matter of recalling nominated MCAs of county assemblies. As you are aware, under Article 119(1) of the Constitution, and I quote- “Every person has the right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority, including to enact, amend or repeal any legislation.” Hon. Senators, the salient issues raised in the said Petition are as follows- THAT, there exists laws and frameworks for recalling, impeaching or removing political leaders from their respective constitutional offices. THAT, such provisions do not apply to nominated members of county assemblies. THAT, while elected MCAs may be recalled by their respective constituents, there is no structure in place for the youth or Persons with Disability (PwD) to recall nominated members. The petitioner, therefore, prays that the Senate amend the County Governments Act to provide a framework for recalling nominated members of county assembly through public initiative. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 238(1), I commit the Petition to the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights for consideration. In terms of Standing Order No. 238(2)(a), the Committee is required in not more than 60 calendar days from the time of reading this prayer, which is today, to table its report in the Senate for consideration. The Senate shall thereafter consider the report of the Committee. I thank you."
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