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    "id": 763508,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/763508/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mulu",
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        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "We all know that the Judiciary has reclaimed their independence. As a House, we are being challenged to rise to the occasion and do what is expected us. Let us look at this Supplementary Budget of about 38 billion, as Hon. Duale said. The question is: Why are we rushing to have this Supplementary Estimates Bill passed by this House? The Constitution allows two months. The National Treasury would have gone ahead to spend this money, we conduct the elections as expected and bring the details to this House for approval so that at that time, this House can ask that question. There is nothing wrong with the National Treasury spending Ksh12 billion to conduct the fresh presidential elections. It is allowed by the Constitution. They still have two months to go ahead and present the Supplementary Budget. Therefore, while I support this Bill, I challenge the membership of this House, I being part of it, to forget about your political coalition. Once you are elected, you become a Member of Parliament and you are expected to do your work independently. Article 95 of the Constitution clearly describes the work of the National Assembly. It does not cost you to be in this House. That is why I want to correct Hon. Sankok, that he does not have to do his work, as an MP, by being in this Chamber. You can do it even from outside there. There is representation, legislation, oversight and budget-making. Let us not confuse Kenyans by cheating them and talking as if you can only do your work when you are in this House. An MP has more than one role."
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