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    "content": "You are aware that the said Bill, which is proposed by the Member for Ugenya, the Hon. David Ochieng,’ is proposing to amend Articles 101(1), 136(2)(a),177(1)(a) and 180(1) of the Constitution of Kenya relating to the date of the general election for Members of Parliament, the President, Members of county assemblies and governors. From the outset, according to me, it is clear that the scope of some of the matters submitted for guidance, particularly on the issue of a referendum is beyond matters of procedure and traditions of this House, and has implications beyond Parliament. In this regard, even as I make my determination known to the House, I am conscious that my findings are limited to one of my cardinal roles of facilitating the transaction of business in the House. I will start with the first question of whether a Bill to amend the Constitution can be passed in the House. Hon. Members, to begin with, I wish to restate to the House provisions of Article 256 of the Constitution, relating to amendments of the Constitution through a Parliamentary initiative, which is the option preferred by the Member of Parliament for Ugenya in this Bill. I wish to quote as follows:- “(1) A Bill to amend this Constitution:- (i) may be introduced in either House of Parliament; (ii) may not address any other matter apart from consequential amendments to legislation arising from the Bill; 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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