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"content": "âA reference in a written law in relation to any matter to a Minister or an official described by designation, which by reason or any change in the organization of any Ministry or department, whether or not by transfer of functions from one Ministry or department to another or others is no longer appropriate, shall be construed in relation to that matter as a reference to the Minister or other official for that time being charged with the responsibility of that matterâ. It is ambiguous, but the intentions are clear. I do not want to say, like my colleague, Ms. Odhiambo has said, she is not sure. I can read what it means and it must be deleted! It does not belong here. We are trying to amend our laws miscellaneously where there are ambiguities; where there are redundancies. So, we cannot introduce ambiguous things in law again! I think the country must move forward. This was intended to do exactly what Ms. Odhiambo was suggesting! Personally, I will spearhead and be on the side of hon. Members who will make them to understand it. If you mean something else, kindly, hon. Attorney-General, make it clear, but not what I think that means. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to support the section that says we should repeal Section 88 of the Media Law. We all agreed that, that section should be repealed. So, I"
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