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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ongoro",
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        "legal_name": "Elizabeth Ongoro Masha",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me to also ventilate on this matter. I would like to start by thanking the hon. Senators from the Jubilee Coalition for making time to come to this House in spite of all the threats that we read about in the newspapers. They have shown a lot of maturity and come to the House to debate this issue. Mr. Speaker, Sir, may I also take this opportunity to thank my colleague, Sen. Murkomen, for drawing our attention to the fact that the traditions of this House should be considered. I absolutely agree with that and that is why we were making reference to that. I just have two points to add as to why you should allow us to proceed to debate this Motion. I want to draw the attention of the hon. Senators to the Constitution once again. Article 1 notwithstanding, which has been adversely referred to, let us make reference to Article 2 (1) of the Constitution and allow me to read. It reads:- “This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic and binds all persons and all State organs at both levels of government.” Article 2 (2) reads:- “No person may claim or exercise State authority except as authorised under this Constitution.” Of specific importance to me is Article 2 (3) which states:- “The validity or legality of this Constitution is not subject to challenge by or before any court or other State organ.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, bearing that in mind and agreeing with me, as all have done, that the Constitution is supreme, and since we cannot contest the supremacy of the Constitution, when 22 laws are amended at one go--- If you read through, you will find The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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