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    "id": 515451,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I do not think there is a big problem. Fortunately, I have read through the various sections of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, and I have had occasion to read some purported petition by the Consumer Federation of Kenya. If any Kenyan thinks that any law, or any provision of any law, is inconsistent with the Constitution; they are supposed to take advantage of Article 165 of the Constitution, go to the High Court to seek an interpretation or declaration. Everybody walking on the streets cannot start saying that this and that is against the Constitution. Not everybody can declare any part of the law unconstitutional. That function is specifically reserved for the High Court, under Article 165 of the Constitution. So, if the High Court has not declared any of those sections as being unconstitutional and you were in the Tenth Parliament which passed the amendments to the Central Bank Act soon after the promulgation of the new Constitution, I am wondering now what has changed? Just advise the usual culprits who like going to court. 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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