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    "id": 1026505,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1026505/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiminini, FORD – K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Chris Wamalwa",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is true that all committees are important and all examine documents. This is not a laughing matter. The school calendar has changed. The way the Cabinet used to meet has changed. I saw the President holding a virtual meeting with governors. We must accept that COVID-19 is here. As leaders, we must lead by example. There is no way we can start meeting physically. We will be saying in other words that schools should continue holding classes. We must take the matter seriously. Only where there is an extraordinary need can you allow some committees to meet with social distancing guidelines observed. I request you to ensure that the conditions you gave cut across all committees. Every Member of Parliament is supposed to come here for purposes of legislation and oversight. Circumstances have forced us to meet like this. That is what His Excellency the President said. We should not be in a comfort zone. COVID-19 is a reality. You can be the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, you get the disease tomorrow and pass away. You will leave your family. I humbly request you to be strict with regard to the Ministry of Health guidelines. This is not a laughing matter. All committees are equal. They examine documents. I am the acting Secretary-General of FORD – KENYA."
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