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    "id": 1028905,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1028905/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Milgo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13174,
        "legal_name": "Milgo Alice Chepkorir",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, out of this, we have wasted a lot of time. I even remember there are Bills that normally go for mediation. If they have originated from the Senate, it takes an abnormally long time. In some of our committees, we have a number of Bills that are waiting formation of a mediation Committee and because the Bill has originated from the Senate, it takes a long time even for the National Assembly to send their membership. When their Members come, they all want to be Chairpersons to ensure they stamp their authority and to reject many of our Bills even by way of calling them Money Bills all the time. Right now, we are in the mood of BBI. If the BBI proposals are passed, it is going to send a lot of money to the counties; 35 per cent and even 5 percent to the wards. This is high time the Senate oversight authority and legislation should be strengthened as the ‘Upper House’. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 is termed as the most progressive, world over. Let this BBI - if it shall be passed - make it not only a Constitution that brought on board issues of inclusivity, but one that ensures that there is restoration of institutions such as the Senate so that all institutions can now work to ensure that there is no conflict of interest. It should also ensure that there is value for money when it comes to issues of oversight. That way, the Senate will be recognized."
}