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    "id": 516750,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kang’ata",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Irungu Kang'ata",
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    "content": "If we say, “urge”, it will be like pleading with the Executive to comply with our substantive Motion. But when we say “resolve”, it will mean that the Executive will be compelled, strictly speaking, to adhere to our resolution. It is very crucial for us that when we debate issues in this House, the Executive adheres to our resolutions. The reason is very clear in the Constitution. One of the powers that have been granted to the National Assembly is to discuss and resolve issues of public interest. So, we do have a mandate that is clearly spelt out by the relevant provisions of the Constitution for us to come up with binding resolutions. Therefore, when we have words like “urging” it is like we are pleading with the Executive and our real powers appear to have been whittled down. The proposed amendment, therefore, is going to be in line with the Constitution. If you look at the substantive aspect of the Motion, it is very crucial for us, as a House, to compel the Executive to revert to the ranking system."
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