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    "id": 324661,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/324661/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Prof. Muigai",
    "speaker_title": "The Attorney-General",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 408,
        "legal_name": "Githu Muigai",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended— (a) by renumbering the existing clause as sub clause (1); (b) by inserting the following new sub clauses immediately after the new sub-clause (1)— (2) This Act shall apply to— (a) multilateral treaties; (b) bilateral treaties which deal with─ (i) the security of Kenya, its sovereignty, independence, unity or territorial integrity; (ii) the rights and duties of citizens of Kenya; (iii) the status of Kenya under international law and the maintenance or support of such status; (iv) the relationship between Kenya and any international organisation or similar body; and (v) the environment and natural resources. (3) A treaty relating to the adjustment, alteration or variation of the present position of Kenya on matters of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity shall be approved in a referendum in accordance with Article 255 of the Constitution. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) (b), the Government may enter into bilateral agreements – (a) necessary for matters relating to government business; or (b) relating to technical, administrative or executive matters. This is for the reasons that I have already alluded to in respect of the discussion of Clause 2."
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