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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that the Executive has had about 51 weeks out of the 52 weeks in the year, yet it is now seeking to have Parliament pass these legislations within one week. I want to submit that this is not going to help this country, in terms of achieving the quality of contributions that are needed. We are not here in our individual capacities. We are here in our representative capacity, on behalf of the Kenyan people. One of the fundamental principles in the Constitution is about democracy and participation by the people. The rule of law is based on the fact that there will be transparency, integrity and free participation. I am afraid that the failure of this process is likely to lead to a whole range of laws that have not gone through a process and received the goodwill of the people. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this could lead to a situation where we have so many laws in the country that are more honoured in print than in compliance. This is likely to lead us to that kind of situation, if we pass legislations hurriedly and without giving Kenyans an opportunity to participate in their making. To that extent, I oppose the Motion."
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