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    "speaker_name": "Mr. M. Kilonzo",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs",
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        "legal_name": "Mutula Kilonzo",
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    "content": "With regard to Eng. Gumbo’s contribution, I am pleased to hear that the mother of the hon. Member went out to vote leading to a 99 per cent “YES” victory. I want to acknowledge and salute the honorable lady. I agree completely that even after the promulgation of the Constitution, impunity continues. You have seen, for example, the so-called spokesman of the police saying that since rendition has gone on since eternity, it will nevertheless continue. That is a violation of the Constitution. I want to tell whoever it is that whatever position of power you think you have, you are misleading yourself by thinking that you can talk at Kenyans. Rendition is unconstitutional and, therefore, illegal. With regard to police brutality, I saw photographs of someone being kicked with boots bought by taxpayers’ money and yet the man just wanted to enter into a football match to salute and congratulate his national team. The police must learn that there are better methods of dealing with these people. I salute the suggestion that we must remove vagueness. I agree with it. I salute the concept that there are very many professionals, particularly engineers and scientists. I want to salute them. Therefore, we will consider together with the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on the Implementation of the Constitution whether we can fix this wording so that we are not talking about specific professionals, but include a mechanism that reflects the Constitution. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the reporting of six months is a valid point. We ought to reduce it to three months. I welcome any amendments and if they are not forthcoming, I will propose them during the Third Reading. On the regulations, I also agree. The Commission being required to implement this Constitution, whatever regulations they make under Article 29, must be tabled in this House and debated. I want to thank hon. Njuguna. The issues he raised are very dramatic, for example, borders, beaconing, and territorial integrity. Allow me to deal with them at another opportunity. The same goes to hon. Gunda. All these are wonderful opportunities. I have noticed the typing errors in the Oath of Affirmation and we will correct them. We will also include the Prime Minister for purposes of reporting. Since he is there in nomination, I see no reason whatsoever not to mention him when it comes to the reports that will be filed. After all, the Office must be recognized. I went to the Prime Minister’s Office and it is beautiful. I encourage you to go there and have a look at how beautiful those offices are. Hon. Wamalwa, may God bless you. I salute you. I support the argument that you have advanced. I support the position that you have taken that we made a false start. Fortunately, for me, it is much better to make a false start than none at all. Therefore, allow me, in conclusion to salute and congratulate the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on the Implementation of the Constitution for the many hours that you spent looking for leadership and the solution that you came up with. I have accepted the invitation to come and join you during the retreat on Sunday and Monday early next week so that we can find a formula of ensuring that we fast-track the work that we must do. May God bless you. I beg to move."
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