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    "id": 1109211,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Sen. M. Kajwang’ has picked my mind. When you look at Article 119 of the Constitution, it states “Every Person”. Under Standing Order Nos. 225 to 229 there is a part that we need to play. The Standing Order No.226 (3) states- “The Clerk shall, within seven days of the date of receipt of a petition, review the petition to ascertain whether the petition meets the requirements of these Standing Orders and of the law.” Technically, we have a leeway. In as much as Article 119 states that every Kenyan has power or every person has the right to Petition both Houses of Parliament, when you look at our Standing Orders we can still review. From where I sit, these are things we need to agree on. I thank the petitioner and it should not be seen as if the Senate is not interested in the plight of Kenyans. What we assure the petitioner is that the relevant Committee shall deal with this matter and the report shall come back within 60 days as envisaged by the law. However, what we are looking at is how to make this House efficient and effective. I remember it was somebody from Embu, an employee had petitioned this House on the problems he or she had with the county government. I do not know whether it was Embu or Meru. It was either of those eastern counties. This matter was dealt with before. Finally, looking at this issue of employees and employers, especially county governments and the public service - it is good that the Nandi County Assembly is still here - some of these things can be handled at the county level. I am happy with the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. County Assemblies can handle some of these issues at that level where they can invite the governor and talk to the CPSB. There was a Petition before this House from Nandi concerning the non-payment of support staff under contract within Nandi County Government. That Petition is still being handled by the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare. The Nandi County"
}