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    "content": "Another more important point is that the current Report of the Budget and Appropriations Committee on the Budget Policy Statement was laid on the Table on Thursday last week. Like we all know, proposals for amendments will then be allowed. From that date, there will be an opportunity to amend the Report of the Committee on the Budget Policy Statement itself, which is what hon. Gumbo is proposing to do. The opportunity may not have been too long. That, I must admit. However, given that some of the provisions regarding this process are in the Constitution, it is not feasible that the Speaker will make any precedent-setting ruling because such ruling will have to go outside the Constitution. As we all know, anything that infringes on the Constitution will be challenged. That is the only handicap. Hon. (Dr.) Simiyu, I appreciate what you have said and I agree. It is for the same reason that the Committee is proposing an earlier date than 15th February of every year. Of course, some of those things will require an amendment of not just our own Standing Orders, but also the Public Finance Management Act. This is the fifth year of the Constitution. We are expected to have come up with better mechanisms. Do I see the Temporary Leader of the Minority Party, hon. Kipyegon? The Member for Emurua Dikirr has assumed the seat of the Leader of the Minority Party. Where he is seated is clearly marked “Leader of the Minority Party”. Has he assumed that role for some reason or another? Hon. Midiwo, what is your contribution? Hon. Midiwo, what is your point of order?"
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