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    "id": 737033,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Katoo",
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        "legal_name": "Judah Katoo Ole-Metito",
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    "content": "I am almost concluding. I had earlier on explained the provisions of the sunset for 20 years. However, it is also very clear under Clause 5. It says: “Parliament may, however, by legislation, extend this period by a further 10 years.” It is expected that after those 20 years, the electorate will have no problem voting for candidates without regard to gender and that there will be gender parity in the election of the Members of Parliament. Clause 4 further specifies that not less than two-thirds of the members of the National Assembly and not less than two-thirds of all county delegates in the Senate must support such an amendment for an extension by another 10 years. As I conclude, I also want to say that as we speak now, this Constitution is very progressive. Under Article 261 of the Constitution, one Kenyan has taken Parliament to court because we have not achieved or passed that legislation that is required. Under Article 261 of the Constitution in the transitional and consequential provisions, the High Court has made a ruling that Parliament should, in accordance with the Constitution, pass this law. We were given about 60 days as a House to pass this Bill. After the lapse of the 60 days I think the necessary procedures will follow, which are under Article 261(7) that says: “If Parliament fails to enact legislation in accordance with an order under clause (6) (b), the Chief Justice shall advise the President to dissolve Parliament and the President shall dissolve Parliament.” The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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