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    "id": 10544,
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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mungatana",
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        "legal_name": "Danson Buya Mungatana",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, I want to thank Mr. Adan Keynan for moving this Motion at such a time. Some people who may be listening to this debate could be wondering why Parliament should be involved in things that look quite technical on the face of them. Article 95(2) of the Constitution states that one of the duties and roles of Parliament is that the National Assembly shall deliberate and resolve issues of concern to the people. So, it is, indeed, an issue of great concern to the people of this Republic that, in fact, the value of the Kenya Shilling this year has depreciated by about 26 per cent, reaching a record low of Kshs104 to the dollar. In fact, it is an issue of concern that the Kenya Shilling, today, is regarded as one of the world’s worst performing currencies. Therefore, there is a reason why the people of Kenya are very concerned. Therefore, there is a reason why Parliament needs to take its duty seriously on this matter. There is a reason why Parliament must be involved. I, therefore, strongly support the setting up of this Parliamentary Select Committee, so that the concerns of the people of Kenya may be addressed, deliberations done and possible solutions to the problem be found."
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