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    "id": 1013797,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kasanga",
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        "legal_name": "Sylvia Mueni Kasanga",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am honestly overwhelmed by the sentiments of all the Senators who have made contributions to this Motion. I was truly worried that the House would not give us an extension. We have initially sought a six months extension when we started because we realized that we needed to visit a few more counties. The Senator for Wajir County, Sen. (Dr.) Ali, had specifically requested that we visit Wajir County. That that is why I feel his frustration. The Senator for Taita Taveta County had also expressed his frustration that even after making a request for a statement, we had been unable to visit his county when we visited the Coast Region. Being in the Senate, the highest level one can occupy in this country, I have come to realize that the level of lobbying is unbelievable. I thought that once you put a request, is you should automatically be granted because you are doing a good job. I was informed that I would not be granted a six months extension because there is no budget and that some Members do not want the AdHoc Committee to continue with its work. I have to say the truth because the 30 days we have been granted will only be for report writing. There are many requests out there for the work that we should have done. However, that said, we are happy to handover. We pledge to do a proper handing over. I like the suggestion from Sen. Olekina that we should give recommendations to each of the Standing Committees with clear timelines so that we are sure follow-up is going to happen."
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