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    "content": "I oppose this Motion not on the basis of the subject matter or content. In my view, we do not need to create a new Committee as it is not necessary. Sen. Adan is a Member of the Committee which should be dealing with these issues. If I could just refer you to the mandate of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights, it reads that it is to consider all matters related to constitutional affairs, the organization and administration of law and justice, elections, promotion of principles of leadership, ethics and integrity and implementation of the provision of the Constitution on human rights. I emphasize the part on “implementation of the provisions of the Constitution on human rights”. The Constitution also talks about international treaties as part of the law of Kenya. It also has a very elaborate Bill of Rights. Therefore, the mandate of the Committee is so wide as to be sufficient to do what the Select Committee is supposed to be doing. Therefore, our Chairman, Sen. Wako, should not abdicate his responsibilities and hand them over to a select committee. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in my view, this matter should be referred to the departmental committee of the House on Legal Affairs and Human Rights. The Senate is facing budgetary constraints. Somebody else mentioned that we even have challenges of raising quorum for various committees. I oppose this Motion on the basis of promoting efficiency and economy of the Senate. I recommend that you advise that the issues to be dealt with by the Select Committee be dealt with by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to oppose the Motion."
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