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    "id": 747523,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "On the proposed amendment by Hon. Moses Kuria, MP relating to the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act and the Banking Act, it is because they are expanding the scope of the law. On the proposals by Hon. Johnson Sakaja, MP relating to the Kenya Deposit Insurance Act, similarly, they have a “money Bill” effect and also tend to expand the scope of the Bill. On the proposal by Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, MP relating to the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, they have a “money Bill” effect without complying with the provisions of Article 114(2) of the Constitution. On the proposals by Hon. Patrick Musimba, MP relating to the Central Bank of Kenya Act, the Kenya Deposit Insurance Act, the Kenya Information & Communication Act, the Income Tax Act and the Value Added Tax Act, several of these have “money Bill” effects and have not been subjected to public participation. The views of the Cabinet Secretary in charge of the National Treasury have not been sought. The others, particularly the Kenya Information and Communication Act, is not part of the Acts proposed to be amended by the Finance Act. Therefore, they squarely fall outside our provisions of the Standing Orders and the Constitution. I have only, exceptionally, allowed amendments relating to the Kenya Deposit Insurance Act and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act being moved by the Committee responsible for the Bill and the Leader of the Majority Party, respectively, as I am aware that there was sufficient consultations with relevant offices, including public participation on the proposed amendments and that they have no “money Bill” effects. I, therefore, caution the Committee of the whole House to be vigilant and observe the provisions of Article 114 of the Constitution in considering the amendments that were approved, as shown in the Order Paper. I thank you Hon. Members."
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