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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Tuya",
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        "legal_name": "Roselinda Soipan Tuya",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me a chance to contribute in support of Hon. Kaluma’s Bill. The gist of this proposed amendment to the Constitution is really the entrenchment of the idea of separation of powers which is a good practice in good governance in any jurisdiction. We are aware that the three arms of Government are constitutionally mandated to make specific interventions in the governance of this country. The Judiciary is confined to the interpretation of legislation that emanate from Parliament. Here, we are talking about the national Government, the county assemblies and the Senate because Parliament encompasses both the National Assembly and the Senate. The Executive on the other hand is mandated or vested with the implementation aspect of policies and laws which emanate either from itself or from Parliament. For Parliament our mandate is very clear. It is oversight, legislation and representation. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, in support of this proposed amendment, we want Kenya to be in line with international customs and best practices in good governance, enhancing separation of power and making sure we do not bring confusion and limit this country in terms of effectiveness in governance aspects. Courts should be limited to their clearly mandated role of interpretation. While it looks like we are not supporting the kind of oversight that even the courts provide for the kind of work we do in Parliament, this particular amendment is to streamline 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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