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    "id": 1129856,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank you for this opportunity that you have accorded me to support the Motion on Thanks for President’s address to the Nation. Allow me to rightfully echo that one of the salient or key functions of the President is to address Parliament. The President addresses Parliament when it is newly reconstituted. In a year, he can address one or two times, and even special occasion or special times he can also choose to address Parliament. The key arms of the Government are as follows: The Executive that is represented by the President, the Legislature that is represented by Parliament and the Judiciary. When the President deliberately as did yesterday, decide to address the whole nation through the representatives of the people, it is very commendable. He opted to do so before the year ends. We can all remember that last year, due of COVID-19 related issues he was not able to address Parliament. He chose an opportune moment to address Parliament before the year came to a close because he is accountable to Kenyans and the Legislature. He effectively executed Article 132(c). The Constitution obligates him to do exactly so. When he is addressing the Legislature, it is very clear that he has to tell the whole nation what exactly he has done with regard to the national values. The national values are very clear. Article 10 (2)(a) states clearly that the national values and principles of governance include patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people. The Constitution is clear that one of the key values is that of patriotism, unity and this came out strongly in his address together with sustainable development. 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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