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    "content": "Hon. Members, as you are all aware, it is unusual for the Speaker to fail to preside over the sittings of the House, including Special Sittings, except for Wednesday mornings when the Deputy Speaker presides. In fact, there has never been an occasion where the Speaker has been absent at a Special Sitting. However, just before the commencement of the long recess, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Justin Muturi, EGH, MP; had a minor accident in the Office while trying to pull a drawer where his chair slid off the tempered glass chair-mat and he ended up hurting his right shoulder and back. He sought medical attention and was advised to recuperate at home. Unfortunately, the pain persisted. On the advice of the doctors, he had to undergo a minor surgery on the right shoulder to repair the fracture suffered then. I wish to assure Members and Kenyans that the Hon. Speaker is recuperating well and is in high spirits. Hon. Members, he is very appreciative of the messages sent by Members and other members of the public wishing him a quick recovery. I wish to assure you that he is still available for consultations through telephone and online means. In fact, we have had consultations regarding this Communication and the Messages I will be conveying to the House this morning. This is, therefore, to notify you of the Speaker’s absence and inform you that I will be presiding over the Special Sittings, assisted by the four Members of the Chairperson’s Panel."
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