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    "id": 44787,
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    "speaker_name": "Ms. Karua",
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        "legal_name": "Martha Wangari Karua",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Committee of Experts when they framed this Constitution were quite aware that a Government can frustrate implementation of the Constitution. Therefore, unlike the normal Bills that come through the Government, a third organ outside the Government and Parliament was created. That is the Commission on the Implementation of the Constitution under Clause 5 of Sixth Schedule. Part of their mandate is to monitor, facilitate and oversee the development of the legislature and administrative procedures required to implement this Constitution, co- ordinate with the Attorney-General and the Kenya Law Reform Commission in preparing for tabling in Parliament the legislation required to implement this Constitution. Yes, it was tabled by the Minister, but it was not mandatory that he does so. This is not a normal Government business. Now that we are seized of the Bill, the Committee has done its work. We are here and the Government is represented - I can see on the Front Bench – by three able Ministers. The country is wondering why Parliament is delaying implementation. I urge you to rule that we proceed with the Committee Stage. There is no good reason for delay, especially when the Government requested, and this House graciously accepted to speed up the legislation. I am urging, let us proceed with this matter and kindly, I ask you to order so."
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