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    "id": 1044409,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamunga",
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        "legal_name": "Rose Nyamunga Ogendo",
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    "content": "I also thank our staff. In fact, when I joined this House, I was so encouraged because if you compare this House and the National Assembly, in which I had an opportunity to serve in the last Parliament, the difference is so big. There is a lot of dedication from our staff. I do not know whether it is because we are few. It is not about the number, but they are committed. They do a lot of work, from the Clerk to the all the staff. We have not had any issues at the Committee level. If any Member has a problem, it is him to blame because our staff are always at hand to support us. Therefore, we must encourage them and let them know that we know and we appreciate the work that they do. All of us in this House are doing a good job. Lastly, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Constitution is made by the people and for the people. Sometimes we have not behaved very well. Even in this House, we cannot point fingers at others and exonerate ourselves. Sometimes we forget our responsibility and go off. Sometimes the words that we use and our behaviour have not been very cultured. I know BBI will be brought to this House for us to deliberate on it. Right now, it is at the county assemblies. When it comes here, we should be able to follow the procedure and debate it very soberly. If I am not wrong and from what I have heard, the Constitution of America has been amended about 26 or 27 times. Therefore, nothing stops us from adjusting our constitution because it is for the people and by the people. We, as leaders, have been mandated to do so. As we wait to debate on this Bill, I urge our Members to restrain ourselves and give a very good example to Kenya as a whole because Kenyans have a lot of hope in this Senate. I thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir."
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