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    "id": 773694,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/773694/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1889,
        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "I had indicated that we have always believed that the statutory instruments must be discussed in Parliament first before they are implemented. However, you have indicated that there is a leeway - They can be implemented and incase they are brought to the Floor and are defeated or annulled, they could then be recalled. There are some statutory instruments that infringe on public rights. We have seen many ministries come up with statutory instruments and implement them. In a situation where they are implemented and afterwards annulled, there is an opportunity cost to that. How are we going to handle such a situation? This is something that has made some Members go to court and it is very common. Some statutory instruments have been implemented while some did not go through the proper public participation. We are getting confused. I seek your clarification particularly on that one. When it comes to public participation, we do not have a statute to operationalise it. I am working on one which I humbly request you to expedite so that we can have one we can refer to. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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