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    "id": 401735,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/401735/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 170,
        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to request that you give us some guidance. To my understanding, an Act of Parliament ranks a notch higher than a Bill, and a Bill a notch higher than a Motion, for the simple reason that it is a Motion which is a precursor to a Bill, and a Bill is a precursor to an Act. When I look at this Motion, we want, as a Senate, to urge the national Government to issue licences to posses firearms to Kenyans above the age of 30 years, who apply to be issued with firearms and that this be done after thorough vetting to ensure that those licensed can handle firearms that they are issued with responsibly. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it should not be lost to this Senate that we already have the Firearms Act. Therefore, if the intention of this Senate is that the Firearms Act does not sufficiently provide for the handling, licensing and use of firearms, then we should move an amendment to the Act through a Bill and not a Motion, just to make a wish. I would like you to guide us on this, because to me, the time of this Senate would be better used on debating the Bill to amend the Firearms Act. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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