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    "id": 586621,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ethuro",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ekwee David Ethuro",
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    "content": " Hon. Senators, I have a communication to make on the Joint Sittings of Parliament on Tuesday 6th October, 2015 at 2.30 p.m. for purposes of address by visiting dignitary. The Speakers of the two Houses of Parliament have received a request from the Office of the President to allow His Excellency (Dr.) Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania to address a Joint Sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 6th October, 2015. His Excellency President Kikwete will be on a State Visit to Kenya. Hon. Senators, Standing Order No.25(2) states as follows:- “The Speaker may, in consultation with the Speaker of the National Assembly, arrange for a Joint Sitting of Parliament for purposes of an address by a visiting Head of State or such other visiting dignitary.” In this respect, I wish to inform the House that the Speaker of the National Assembly and I, have consulted and consented to the request. This is, therefore, to invite all Senators to a Joint Sitting of the Houses of Parliament which will be held on Tuesday 6th October, 2015 in the National Assembly Chamber, Main Parliament Building at 2.30 p.m. for the purpose of an address by His Excellency (Dr.) Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. This being the first time that a visiting Head of State will be formally addressing our Parliament, I wish to take this earliest opportunity to request all of you Senators to avail yourselves for this auspicious occasion. If what I heard from the Floor is anything to go by, I can assume that it is an affirmation. Due to the normal legislative agenda before the Senate, particularly on the various Bills, the Senate will continue with its normal sitting shortly after the address by His Excellency the President of Tanzania. I thank you. What is it Sen. Khaniri? The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
}