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    "id": 515450,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng.) Gumbo",
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        "legal_name": "Nicholas Gumbo",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, I am raising these questions because, clearly, if you look at the provisions of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, which was amended here, it is at variance with clear provisions of the Constitution. If you indulge me, I will take you to Article 232 of the Constitution on values and principles of public service. Among the values it talks about is that the values and principles of public service shall include high standards of professional ethics; efficient, effective and economic use of resources; and responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provisions of service. Hon. Speaker, Article 10(2)(b) of the Constitution, on the values and principles of governance, says that one of the values and principles of governance shall include human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the rights of the marginalised. Of course, we are all aware of Article 2 of the Constitution, which says that any law, including customary law that is inconsistent with the Constitution is void to the extent of that inconsistency. Hon. Speaker, I am raising these issues because, clearly, there is a lacuna in law and as the House Business Committee looks at its programmes, it will be very important that the Central Bank of Kenya Act is aligned with the Constitution. For example, Section 14, which excludes certain sections of Kenyans from employment as Governor, clearly offends Article 232 and Article 10 of the Constitution. As a House, whose main mandate is to make laws that govern our country, it is our duty to see this matter as a priority so that we can align the provisions of the Central Bank of Kenya Act with the Constitution and make sure that we do not offend the Constitution. Thank you, hon. Speaker."
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