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    "id": 592372,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Obure",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Mogere Obure",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was interrupted last evening at the close of business when I was in the process of appreciating the work of the Select Committee for a job well done. By looking at the report, I notice that the Committee held many meetings and workshops before producing this report. I also noticed that this report goes to considerable length in analyzing the key issues and they have gone further to give comparison of the situation in similar jurisdictions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware that this was a complex assignment, but the quality of the members in the Select Committee is clearly reflected in the quality of the report produced. The terms of reference of the Committee, included among others; the assignment to inquire into the design and structure of Parliament as presently constituted and to determine whether the design and structure is appropriate for the purpose of protecting and safeguarding the devolved system of government. Secondly, the Committee was expected to examine and make recommendations on the ideal relationship between the Senate and the following institutions; the national Government, the National Assembly, county governments and other state organs and agencies. The current Constitution has been in operation since 2010. We have since witnessed some of the weaknesses, challenges and conflicts which have arisen when trying to implement some of the provisions of the Constitution. In any case, even when Kenyans adopted this Constitution, they were aware that it was not a perfect everlasting document. In my view, the time is now for us to address some of the challenges that we have experienced in attempting to implement the Constitution. Mr. Speaker, Sir, one of the main problems that this nation faces today is that the role of each House of Parliament is not clearly understood even by the Members of Parliament themselves, leave alone the general Kenyan population. This has resulted into confusion and 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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