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    "id": 1160607,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. M. Kajwang’",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Otieno Kajwang'",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have just received a copy of the new Standing Orders. They are not necessarily new, but we now have the Kiswahili version. Virtual sittings have found their way in the Standing Orders. That is Part XXIXA. Mr. Speaker, Sir, while I hear you and your concerns around getting quorum physically in the House, I beg the SBC to considers that decision. Fortunately, you have talked of suspension rather than full stoppage. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you need to assure the House, that where the Speaker will determine that a sitting of the Senate is to be held virtually, then the provisions of Standing Order No.251B shall still apply because we are going to the political season. In the next two weeks, you will struggle to get Members in this House because all of us will be subjected to nominations, with the exception of a few lucky characters like Sen. Cheruiyot and Sen. Murkomen, who sign certificates in their respective parties. They have already signed their own certificates. The rest of us will be in the villages campaigning. We have The Division of Revenue Bill to pass and the budget process is ongoing. We might lead to a shutdown of Government activities if we insist that Members must be here. In fact, you should prepare to provide transport for Members to come from their respective areas because even the allowances that Members used to get for staying in Nairobi were stopped by the courts of law. Mr. Speaker, Sir, just assure us that Standing Order No.251B shall still apply; that where in your wisdom there is need for a virtual sitting, that will still happen. I thank you."
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