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    "content": "I am sure many people, let us say, Narok County, decided to support the Governor of Narok County because of the choice of his running mate. This is a ticket that had two people. So, in my view, trying to amend Article 182 (3) of the Constitution through legislation is against the spirit of the Constitution. I know this is a very difficult question and I know that the Bill attempts to solve this lacuna, but we have to be very careful. This is because we must ask ourselves the hard question that you asked: Why in the first place did the Constitution envisage in a place where there is a governor and a running mate who have got to be presented to the people to make that choice? So, if we pass this Bill the way it is, we will invite people to go to court and challenge its constitutionality. Generally, the Bill is good apart from the areas that I have pointed out. In terms of trying to solve this problem, the drafter of this Bill ought to consider proposing amendments so that we do not get ourselves into a situation whereby we will be going back and forth to the courts to have the Constitution interpreted. Finally, the Bill itself envisages a smooth transitional period. However, if we pass it without taking into consideration what the Constitution says in terms of the vacancy in the deputy governor position, then we will be amending the Constitution through legislation. With those few remarks, I beg to support the part that sets up the assumption of office of the county governor committee and the swearing-in. However, I strongly would request that the drafter of this Bill considers either entirely amending Clause 14 of this Bill or seek to have proper interpretation and inclusivity of everyone in the county so that it does not become problematic. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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