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    "id": 1564055,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wambua",
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        "legal_name": "Enoch Kiio Wambua",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I will be brief and comment on the statement you read as the Chair of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee. I have keenly listened to colleagues making reference to the process of appointment of the new IEBC commissioners and a reference has been made on competencies. However, from where you sit as the Chairperson of JLAC, if and when this Commission will be set up, you have an opportunity to ensure that the provisions of Article 249 of the Constitution are fully implemented, beginning with this Commission. A few minutes ago when we convened in the Senate, there was talk about the place where this institution, the Senate, has been pushed by the PSC and by extension, the National Assembly. Even in instances where there are clear constitutional provisions on how we should transact business as Parliament, and as a House, we have not fully pulled our weight. On the matter of the budgets for constitutional commissions and independent offices, the Senate must have a say. It is clear in Article 249(3), that Parliament shall allocate adequate funds to enable each commission and independent office to perform its functions and the budget of each commission and independent office shall be a separate vote. This means that when it comes to the budget-making process for all the constitutional commissions and independent offices, the Senate must be involved. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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