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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I would like to give a Communication on the debate relating to the next Order. Before we proceed to Order No.8, I wish to guide the House on several matters relating to the Papers that were laid by the Leader of Majority Party today. As you are aware, Article 132(1)(b) and (c) of the Constitution provides that the President shall address a special sitting of Parliament once every year as well as make an Address to the nation. In this regard, the President addressed a Joint Sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Thursday, 27th March, 2014. Article 132(1)(c) of the Constitution requires the President as he gives his Address, to report on the measures taken and the progress achieved in the realization of the national values. Sub-paragraph (iii) of the same Article also requires the President to submit a report for debate in the House on progress made in fulfilling international obligations of the Republic. In addition, Article 240(7) requires the National Security Council to report annually to Parliament on the state of the security of Kenya. This report was also given to the President as the Chair of the National Security Council. These are the reports that the Leader of Majority Party has since tabled. Hon. Members, the Constitution contemplates that the three reports may be provided at different times. However, the first report relating to the realization of national The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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