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    "id": 1560664,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I thank the Committee and the mover of the Motion, Hon. Mbui, for the details regarding the annulment of these regulations. Having a Committee that keenly examines what has been presented is important. I support their position in three areas, and on that basis, I will be supporting the Motion. Firstly, the regulations are against the Constitution. It is a very basic principle in law- making that anything that goes against the Constitution is null and void. Based on that, the Committee was on top of things by saying that we should annul the regulations. Secondly, this is the only House with the power to make laws. However, in their wisdom, they delegate part of that power to lower institutions like ministries. That means that, if need be, the power can be taken away at any time. I get very concerned when I hear someone operating on delegated power going ahead and further delegating it. That is unprocedural and another good reason to annul these regulations. Thirdly, issues of terrorism, as discussed in these regulations, are very sensitive. Whenever we talk about terrorism in this country or the world, people get interested in what is captured in such regulations. Terrorism is not good, and no one in the world supports it. Therefore, anything concerning it must be handled properly. It is unfortunate that the authority delegated with the powers to make these regulations wanted to delegate those powers further, thereby diluting their importance. I support this Committee and urge Members of this House to agree with its position. We should, therefore, annul these regulations and pave the way for improved versions, which will be done by the right authority with the delegated powers. In conclusion, I have realised that only regulations are annulled on the Floor of this House. We never see what is approved."
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