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    "id": 461021,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Cheptumo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 50,
        "legal_name": "William Cheptumo Kipkiror",
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    "content": "The Chair of the PSC appeared before us and was able to clarify the following: Indeed, there was communication from the PSC to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development informing them to restructure the office, create various directors and this was done. She also confirmed to us that the various directorates created in the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development had not been approved by the PSC. Therefore, those appointments which were done by the Cabinet Secretary based on the draft structure were illegal and were in direct contravention of Article 234(2) of the Constitution. It is important for us, as a House, to appreciate the provisions of Article 234. I would like to read it out very fast so that we understand what the Committee is saying. Article 234 says:- “(1) The functions and powers of the Commission are as set out in this Article. (2) The Commission shall- (a) subject to this Constitution and legislation-"
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