Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 197371,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/197371/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 30,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ms. Karua",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 166,
        "legal_name": "Martha Wangari Karua",
        "slug": "martha-karua"
    },
    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2008, be now read a Second Time. We all know the background to this constitutional amendment. We are all aware of the signing of an agreement on partnership of the Coalition Government by His Excellency the President and the Prime Minister-designate, hon. Raila Odinga, on 28th February, 2008. Before I go to the contents of the Bill, I would like to draw the hon. Members' attention to the contents of that Accord. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it was stated in the agreement that the two leaders commit themselves to work together in good faith, as true partners, through constant consultation and willingness to compromise. Further, the agreement is designed to create an environment conducive to such a partnership and to build mutual trust and confidence. It is also said that the agreement is for promoting the greater interest of the nation as a whole and it provides the means to implement a 182 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES March 18, 2008 coherent and far-reaching reform agenda to address the fundamental root causes of the recurrent conflict and to create a better and more secure and prosperous Kenya for all. We all know what transpired after the Presidential poll results were declared; the turmoil that has engulfed the nation and, therefore, the need for reconciliation and healing. It is against this background that the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2008, was published. Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the outset, I would like to say that the Bill, along with another statute that is not yet due for discussion, are negotiated agreements. Being negotiated agreements, I believe that it is for the Members to fully embrace them and pass them as they are without any amendments. That is my view."
}