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    "content": "voter education regulations, the registration of voters regulations and the item relating to the Diaspora. Following this, we also agreed that there was need for time to be allowed for public participation. There has been public outcry, particularly with regard to what is regarded as exorbitant fees to be charged for nominations. This morning, we received a petition from persons with disabilities in which they are asking that this House gives them an opportunity to have an input into the matter of the fees. We have had a lot of calls from youth groups and women groups who feel that they will be excluded from the upcoming historic general election because of the exorbitant fees. This requires that we do give Kenyans time to participate in the passing of these very important regulations. The regulations have been placed before this House as mere proposals for consideration and approval by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Under Section 26 of the IEBC Act, it is provided that:- “Except as provided in the Constitution, the Commission shall, in the performance of its functions, not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority but shall observe the principle of public participation and the requirement for consultations with all stakeholders.”"
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