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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I have a message from the President. You may recall that in accordance with the provisions of Article 112 of the Constitution, the National Assembly considered and passed, with amendments, The Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bill No.5 of 2023) on 14th August 2024. The Bill was thereafter referred back to the Senate for reconsideration. The Bill sought to, inter alia, provide for the production, processing, marketing and distribution of cotton in Kenya; and to establish the Cotton Industry Development Board. Upon reconsideration, the Senate passed the National Assembly amendments to the Bill on Wednesday, 4th December 2024, thereby concluding its bicameral consideration. This paved way for presentation of the Bill to His Excellency the President for assent in accordance with the provisions of Article 112(2) of the Constitution. However, I wish to convey to the House that I have since received a Memorandum from His Excellency the President referring the Bill back to the Senate for reconsideration in accordance with the provisions of Article 115 of the Constitution. In the Memorandum, the President has expressed reservations about the establishment of an additional regulatory entity, noting that creating such an entity as envisaged in the Bill would contribute to the proliferation of State corporations and undermine the ongoing reforms on the rationalisation of State entities. In light of the foregoing, and noting that the Bill originated in the Senate, the House will await the conclusion of consideration of the President’s Memorandum on the Cotton The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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