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    "id": 1129657,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Farhiya",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Farhiya Ali Haji",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to commend the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights for the great job they have done. I wish to single out the issue on concurrence of Bills between the two Houses. Our legal experts, especially our Senior Counsels, including Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., have always been at the forefront in ensuring that the Senate gets the justice it deserves. If we do not have concurrence on Bills, then I think this House might as well close down because it will have no business to transact. Since the High Court landmark ruling that enabled all Bills to be concurred with the Senate, the work of this Senate has started moving forward. Out sister House has started bringing Bills to this side to ensure there is always concurrence. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Senate that was formed in 1963 died a natural death because of the problems such as what we are experiencing now. For devolution to survive in terms of funds allocation, right legislation and support to county assemblies, a vibrant Senate can only be the answer. I wish to thank all our Counsels, Sen. Omogeni, Sen. Orengo and Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. for giving pro bono services for all the legal work of this House, that enhances the legislation and ensures progress in the Senate from what the Constitution has given us in terms of the legal interpretation. I also wish to join you in welcoming the members from Narok County Assembly. I wish to tell them that their Senator is vibrant. He is part of the team that ensured that Narok County never loses a single cent. In fact, he was instrumental to ensuring that Narok County gains funds. In whatever other role that he wants, I think he will deliver. You should consider him."
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