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    "id": 648578,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chepkong’a",
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        "legal_name": "Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have been on a point of order for quite some time now. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 83. I have just seen these Regulations. While at the Liaison Committee, we requested for these Regulations, but we never saw them. I want to seek for your ruling. Is it in order for Parliament and in particular the National Assembly to allocate funds to a proposed fund under Regulations which have not been tabled in this House, in accordance with the law? Sections 24 and 25 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act clearly state that these Regulations shall be tabled and considered by the House within 15 days. In fact, it is inconsistent with the other legislation that provides for 30 days. These Regulations have not been tabled in this House, neither have they been considered by the Committee on Delegated Legislation. What is the appropriateness in terms of allocating funds to a fund whose Regulations exceed the principal Act? It appears to be creating a law that is completely independent of the PFM Act. Is it in order for this House to allocate funds to a fund that does not exist in law? These are merely proposed Regulations and they need to undergo the due process as required by Sections 24 and 25 of the PFM Act, so that we do not spend too much time seeking to allocate these funds. Hon. Speaker, I raised this issue with the Liaison Committee. Hon. Kamanda and I were against this, but we were intimidated. It is unfair to intimidate Members. We surrendered without necessarily agreeing. We said that we will raise this matter on the Floor of the House. We totally disagreed on this matter. We have no problem with the Senators being given money, but they must be given money in accordance with the law. Today, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) run an advert on leadership and integrity. These Regulations are in breach of that legislation. I am seeking your direction in terms of us allocating funds to a fund that does not exist. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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