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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kisoi",
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        "legal_name": "Michael Manthi Kisoi",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to second the Chairperson of the Committee on Delegated Legislation. First and foremost, I want to appreciate the essence or importance of these regulations to our construction industry which, for quite a number of years, has been in shambles. This is a very important piece of legislation because it seeks to bring sanity, order and sobriety to this industry which has seen immense losses. Sometimes, there have been calamities which have even resulted to loss of human life. I would like to appreciate Members who participated in this affair. We had prior engagements with the National Construction Authority. Basically, this was a well thought out piece of legislation that came from the National Construction Authority. Ours was to scrutinize the regulations that National Construction Authority had on behalf of this House. This led to this Committee to come to the conclusion that the National Construction Authority Regulations, 2014, which had been published, are in line with the constitutional requirements. We were able to establish that the Statutory Instruments Act which gives powers to the National Construction Authority to make these regulations--- I think the regulations were in order. Pursuant to Standing Order No.210, we were able to establish that Section 24(2) contravened Section 24(5) of the Statutory Instruments Act. This was very important for this Committee because one of our mandates was to be satisfied that, that piece of legislation moves in line with the Statutory Instruments Act. Clause 24(b) sought to impose a fine of Kshs50,000 as opposed to what is already laid down in the Statutory Instruments Act which provides for a penalty of Kshs20,000. Because of these Regulations, this country will now move forward in the right manner and bring sanity and professionalism in this business so that we can hold each and every person accountable for their deeds and actions in this important sector, which is growing day by day. 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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