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    "id": 1028298,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "continue raising awareness and sensitizing among the citizenry. The world should not come to a stop because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I commend this Committee for amending the Standing Orders. It is important because Standing Orders are there to ensure that there are orderly proceedings. In as much as we are carrying out our mandate, there has to be order. I am happy and commend the leadership of the Senate for the many amendments they have come up with. I remember, at one point, 28 Senators were supposed to be in the House and others in the extended Chamber. After some time, other amendments also came up that 28 Senators would be in the House; those in leadership positions and those with Statements. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I should go on record that Kenya is a country to emulate. Even in the amendments, they stated that PWDs should be given space. This is something very commendable. I have seen a situation where the leadership has felt me so much and empathized with my situation. For someone with disability, sometimes you have a contribution to make and when you have to move on crutches from the extended Chamber to the main Chamber, and sometimes you want to go to the washroom first, it becomes a bit difficult. You end up not making your contribution. However, because of the Senate leadership and the amendments, I am able to come here and make contributions that will benefit Kenyans. I am able to give my views and speak out my thoughts. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, modification of Standing Orders is paramount. If we are to move on as a country, we have to see what other modifications we can make. This is because everyone is affected globally. I am happy with the Committee because it has done an in-depth research on what is happening worldwide, for example, New York, where it is happening. Virtual communication is happening in Estonia, Norway, Germany and in many other countries."
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