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    "id": 312383,
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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Keynan",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 41,
        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move:- THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 67. Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, what informed this amendment is the fact that one of the things that contributed to even the challenges we experienced in 2007/2008 is not because we did not have institutions but it is because the institutions failed. What this amendment attempts to cure is that the Bill, as it is, again, attempts to limit the constitutionally enshrined mandate of Parliament. It even goes ahead and determines the modus operandi of Committee meetings. Therefore, if it is left the way it is, it would technically mean that the modus operandi for any Parliamentary Committee that will interact with the NIS has already been determined by the Service. Therefore, the Service becomes both the judge and the jury. So, what we are saying is, can these aspects of this Bill be left to the Standing Orders? The Standing Orders are being addressed. More so, a Member of Parliament goes through several processes. This is something we need to appreciate. To be elected Member of Parliament is not a very easy job. It is one of the most difficult tasks an individual can ever go through. To be voted for, elected, declared a winner and gazetted is not a mean achievement. What this clause, as it is, attempts to do is to circumvent that process and make sure that the hon. Member who is elected by the Kenyan people remains subservient to procedural issues that will impair his or her performance as far as any aspect relating to this particular entity is concerned. Therefore, we are saying that these issues will be addressed in the Standing Orders, and went ahead to propose deletion of the entire clause, so that we are not seen to be trying to put roadblocks and even dealing with issues on which the Standing Orders Committee might have a different view. So, I plead with the Minister to, kindly, accept the deletion of this Clause because the clauses he wants retained will curtail the independence of a Member of Parliament. The Constitution says clearly that the security organs are accountable to the Constitution"
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