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"content": "Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, I rise to reply. First of all, I wholeheartedly thank the speakers who have contributed to this Motion. I begin with our current Vice-Chair of the Committee on Education, Sen. (Dr.) Zani, Sen. Were, Sen. Farhiya, Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri, the current Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Sen. (Dr.) Milgo, and Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve, who is very passionate on any business that is on the Floor of the House. We have listened very carefully to the overwhelming support that this Motion has received from Senators, and we thank them. Before I say anything, it would be in order if I begin my remarks by thanking Sen. Langat, the then Chair of the Committee on Education that midwifed this Bill. I know that he fell on the way because he did not know how to handle the handshake. I, however, acknowledge his contribution when he was the Chairperson of the Committee on Education. Madam Deputy Speaker, you also ably served as our Vice-Chairperson. I was a Member of that Committee, and we were privileged. I do not know whether there was any Committee that was as privileged as the Committee on Education, to have you, a former Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, as the Vice-Chairperson. It also had Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri, who was also a former Minister for Education. I remember it was like dealing with a walking encyclopedia on education issues when it came to you and Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri’s contributions. It really enriched and made the work of the Committee easier. We had very experienced Senators. It is with a heavy heart that I say that Sen. Haji is now late. You will remember that Sen. Haji brought a lot of wisdom and experience to the deliberations of the Committee. May God rest his soul in eternal peace. That was a very wonderful team. I remember Sen. Kinyua and Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve were Members. As a House, we must thank the contributions that were made by that Committee in ensuring that this Bill is fast-tracked to the House, processed, and then sent to the National Assembly. Madam Deputy Speaker, that does not mean that the current Committee does not deserve the praise of the Mediation Committee. The baton was handed over to another very able and passionate Senator on issues education, that is, Sen. (Dr.) Milgo. What men can do, ladies can do even better. We really thank Sen. (Dr.) Milgo for the good work that she is doing. Her Vice-Chair is Sen. (Dr.) Zani. I have no hesitation in stating that when it comes to Bills, in Sen. (Dr.) Zani, you find a lady of significant brain and energy. I hope I am not wrong. I do not think there is anybody who has sponsored as many Bills as Sen. (Dr.) Zani. There is no Senator who is as serious and as committed as she is when it comes to contributions to Bills before the House. We must thank the people from the coast region, and our party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), for nominating her. I know that there are other Members of the Committee. We have Sen. Farhiya, Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve, Sen. Outa, Sen. Mwangi and Sen. Seneta, who contributed to this Bill. Those are the Members of the current Committee. The only gift that we can give to this current Committee is to ensure that this Bill is fast-tracked, sent to the President and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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