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    "content": "own authority and that of the Speaker of the Senate. The Senator, therefore, took the view that the provision could not apply retrospectively. A number of hon. Senators rose on points of order to speak to this matter including Sen. Ong’era, Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo, Sen. Njoroge, Sen. (Dr.) Machage, Sen. Okong’o, Sen.Khaniri, Sen. (Dr.) Zani, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr., Sen. Ongoro, Sen. Abdirahman, Sen. Orengo and Sen. Elachi. In their submissions, all the Senators took the view that Article 110(3) of the Constitution ought to be adhered to and concluded before a Bill is proceeded with in either House. Consequently, in respect of the Physical Planning Bill, some Senators urged the Speaker to find that the Bill could not be proceeded with until corrective measures were taken. Having heard the submissions of the hon. Senators, on account of the gravity of the issues raised, I undertook to deliver a ruling on the matter before the Bill is scheduled for Second Reading. Hon. Senators, the issues arising, requiring the direction of the Chair are as follows – (a) Whether or not Article 110(3) of the Constitution can be applied retrospectively; and (b) The manner in which a House should proceed with a Bill in respect of which Article 110(3) of the Constitution was not complied with. I will sit to allow hon. Senators to enter the Chamber."
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