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    "content": "Hon. Members, I think that is sufficient. As you contribute, it is important to bear in mind that matters to do with the interpretation of the Constitution are clearly provided for in Article 165 of the Constitution. That is if you want an interpretation but not an opinion. I think Hon. Kaluma has proposed something about Article 165. We do not need to go the route of seeking opinions. If you want a proper interpretation, you know where to go. You know who is vested with the power to interpret. That power is in Article 165 and is vested in the High Court. For that reason, the High Court has considered the famous opinion of 2012 on the implementation of Article 100. It is fair that we take the correct route. Let us stop this one at that point. Perhaps, one of the other ways of looking at it is not necessarily appearing to superintend or please any other House. Perhaps, the best thing would be consultations. There is need for consultations between the leadership of this House and the other House so that some of the issues that you have raised can be addressed with a view to also saving Kenyans unnecessary expenses. It looks like unless that happens, we will find ourselves duplicating and you do not know where some of those reports will be taken. When you look at Article 96(2) of the Constitution, it also tells you that the other House participates in law making. The choice of the word “participates”--- Hon. John Mbadi was an active Member in the last Parliament. All of you decided to use that word “participates”. The Senate participates in the law making function of Parliament. It participates in considering Bills that concern counties but, they participate. Anyhow, I am not saying anything for now but, it is very telling. It is very telling but, of course, Kenyans are at liberty to take whatever decisions they want to take. For us, I would want to take the route of doing consultations so that we see whether we can try to resolve some of these emerging difficulties or differences. Can we go to the next Order?"
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