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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden Duale",
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    "content": "(Garissa Township, JP); I hear it is pastoralist. The Committee has looked at the procedure, the constitutionality and the regulatory framework. Have they conformed to that? I am sure it is on that basis that these regulations are being annulled. The regulations were published after the promulgation of the new Constitution. Article 10 of the Constitution on Values and Principles and Article 118 on public participation are very clear and precise - that public participation in the development of law and policy is no longer an option. The only body that can make or change a piece of the law is this House. So, it is no longer an optional requirement; regulations of this nature must be structured. These regulations were not structured. Regulations of this nature must be well informed and sufficiently publicised. The enterprising citizen of our nation who works day and night to build the economy should be informed of the rationale and the implication of introducing regulations. I hope those guys in the energy sector are listening to me. Those citizens that you make these regulations for, who work day and night, must be informed on the rationale and the implication of introducing the regulations. You will agree with me that the deterrence theory that seeks to impose swift and severe punishment does not apply in every situation. The imposition of a fine of Kshs1 million for contravening these regulations is highly punitive and unlawful. I am sure the Committee, led by Hon. Shollei, looked at all that. We want chairpersons and colleagues to take their time when they want to bring a report to his House. I have served in this House as an Assistant Minister with the sole business of answering questions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Hon. Mbarire, Hon. Mbadi and I have done that. I also served in this House as a backbencher with Isaac Ruto, Ekwe Ethuro and Bonnie Khalwale. We would make sure we were prepared for the Prime Minister’s time in the 10th Parliament. I serve now as the Leader of the Majority Party. So, 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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