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    "id": 1160499,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1160499/?format=api",
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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": "Madam Temporary Speaker, the last time I checked, Sen. Wambua was running for governor. However, we wish him well because this can be his legacy. He can go back to Kitui where I am told there is what we call Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC). Kitui County is one of the counties that have problems of not paying and firing workers. This amendment can be a legacy to show that the Senate of the Republic of Kenya has the interest of the employees. The FKE, the rest of players like trade unionists and other employers we have in this country are watching. We are not in any way undermining the productivity and the performance of the employees. We are just safeguarding the rights of employees under Articles 41 and 43 of the Constitution of Kenya on labour rights. Also, we want to maintain dignity in the work place. The FKE, the Government through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, they should maximize the output of employees between 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. As a country, we must protect the employees. Finally, I beg my colleagues to support this straightforward amendment. Let us pass this amendment, take it to the National Assembly, pass it and allow the President to assent to it. God willing before we go to the 2022 General Election, this Bill will be assented to and become law. Parliament is a law-making House. So long as we are legally and constitutionally mandated, we have a right to amend and legislate. The interpretation of law has been given to the courts of law. When we do this, we do it in the best interest of the country and in good faith. I beg to Move and request Sen. Wambua to second."
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