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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng.) Gumbo",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I rise to seek your indulgence and considered ruling on a matter which I believe has grave implications for the independence of Parliament as an institution and the whole principle of separation of powers. Before I get to the substance of my point of order, allow me to draw your attention to the Oath of Affirmation of a Member of Parliament, which all of us in this House took. The Oath goes as follows:- “I, having been elected a Member of Parliament, do swear in the name of the Almighty God that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the people and the Republic of Kenya; that I will obey, respect, uphold, preserve, protect and defend this Constitution of the Republic of Kenya; and that I will faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of a Member of Parliament.” I am not swearing. I am just drawing your attention to the fact that we are all required to defend and protect the Constitution. Article 94 of the Constitution talks of the role of Parliament. Article 94(1) states: “The legislative authority of the Republic of Kenya is derived from the people and, at the national level, is vested in and exercised in Parliament.” Article 94(2) states: “Parliament manifests the diversity of the nation, represents the will of the people and exercises their sovereignty.” Article 94(4) states: “Parliament shall protect this Constitution and promote the democratic governance of the Republic.” Article 94 (5) states: “No person or body, other than Parliament, has the power to make provision having the force of law in Kenya except under authority conferred by this Constitution or by legislation.” Article 115 (1) of the Constitution refers to the presidential assent and referral. It states as follows: “Within 14 days after receipt of a Bill, the President shall- (a) assent to the Bill; or (b) refer the Bill back to Parliament for reconsideration by Parliament, noting any reservations that the President has concerning the Bill.” I raise this issue because on Thursday last week, we considered, under the Committee of the whole House, amendments to the recommendations by His Excellency the President to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Bill and the Central Bank of 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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