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    "id": 741997,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aluoch",
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        "legal_name": "John Olago Aluoch",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The issue here is very fundamental. Hon. Midiwo has set the record straight. It is not just a question of the amendments but of whether we are complying with our Standing Orders or not. From experience, we know that towards the end of any term of Parliament sometimes the Executive files amendments which are very notorious. I do not want to impute any motives on my very good and trusted friend, Hon. Musyimi. I believe what he is doing is in good faith. Unfortunately, he is doing it the wrong way. Our Standing Orders are based not just on procedure but also the Constitution and we must comply. This matter should go to the relevant Committees even if we are restrained by time. We must do this properly and quickly. We do not want to be accused that this Parliament is the one which made shortcuts. I do not want to anticipate debate but Order No.18 should have gone to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs where I sit and I have not seen it. I think we want to make shortcuts which are not good for this country. I suggest that Hon. Musyimi should take these amendments back to the relevant Committees to deal with them before we can deliberate but of course time is of essence. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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