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    "id": 1062086,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Langat",
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Andrew Langat",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. I would also like to congratulate Sen. Kwamboka on matters to do with that language. Congratulations. May I make my contribution to this Motion as amended. It is so important that we make this serious move in our country taking into account that our country is facing a big challenge at the moment. More so, when it comes to our villages, this pandemic has taken toll on most of the people. In Bomet County, for example, burials have increased in number to a point that I had to inquire what was happening from the Ministry of Health offices in Bomet County. It is interesting that most counties are running out of the reagents of testing COVID-19. Most of the dead are buried as normal and the hospitals are not separating people who have died of COVID-19 so that they can be handled differently. Therefore, we are in a very serious situation. I am happy that though adjournment is taking place, we still remain an oversight institution in this country. The Committees will continue doing their work through virtual meetings and whenever they call for physical appearance on serious matters, they should be allowed despite the fact that we understand the independence of this House and separation of powers as provided for in the Constitution. COVID-19 pandemic is a serious matter that the three arms of Government must take it seriously. Health is a very important matter. I encourage the Government to emphasize on mass testing of our people. We must also test those who have died without the knowledge whether it is COVID-19 or any other disease and bury them with caution. Secondly, there is need for us to conduct mass vaccination. Going forward, we must ensure all Kenyans are vaccinated. We are happy it has started with some of us because we are labeled as the super spreaders. This will really help our people fight this pandemic. As I support this amended Motion, I urge that we jealously protect the independence of this institution. We should not be dictated on what to do from any quarter. This amendment shows that we are a powerful and an independent institution that should be respected by other arms of the Government. I support this particular Motion."
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