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    "id": 441488,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Bringing to life the issue of implementing the Constitution is an important thing. I mentioned here earlier that we need to have Cabinet Secretaries presenting reports here in time. I want to throw a challenge to the Chairman of the CIOC to ensure that this Constitution is implemented. I would like to turn your attention to Article 241(3)(b) of the Constitution. It is an example of an issue that I think is a failure and yet it has not been observed as is required by the Constitution. The Article reads thus: “The Kenya Defence Forces shall assist and cooperate with authorities in situations of emergency or disaster, and report to the National Assembly whenever deployed in such circumstances.” I recall the good work that was done by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) during the Westgate Mall operation where they had to respond to that emergency. However, I do not remember a report from the KDF being tabled in this House as is required by the Constitution. The amendments proposed here are useful, in that they ensure that there is implementation of the Constitution. Hon. Speaker, as the Cabinet Secretaries present to us reports on matters that have been asked by Members of Parliament, the Members will have an opportunity to interact with them. They will be in a position to ask supplementary questions. This Report proposes that Cabinet Secretaries be allowed to come here and give reports at any time they wish to do so. This Report is good. The Committee has done extremely good work. I support the Motion and urge hon. Members to also support it."
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