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    "id": 1175738,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1175738/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Nyegenye",
    "speaker_title": "The Clerk of the Senate",
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    "content": "I, therefore, confirm Hon. Senators, that a list showing all qualified candidates was also publicized and was made available to Senators. I further confirm that I made available to Senators copies of the curriculum vitae. For the position of the Speaker of the Senate, the following seven candidates were validly nominated as at the close of the nomination period. They are the following; 1. Aluochier Isaac Aluoch Polo 2. George Bush 3. Karuri Fredrick Muchiri 4. Kingi Amason Jeffah 5. Kinyua Beatrice Kathomi 6. Kuria Gorge Njoroge 7. Musyoka Stephen Kalonzo. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No. 8, a candidate may by written notice to the Clerk, withdraw his or her candidature before a ballot is started. In this regard, I wish to draw the attention of the Senate and Hon. Senators, that, this morning 8th September, 2022 by a letter reference WDM/SEN/GC/22, dated 8th September, 2022 and addressed to the Clerk of the Senate, His Excellency Hon. Musyoka Stephen Kalonzo withdrew his candidature for the position of Speaker of the Senate and his name will accordingly not be appearing on the ballot paper."
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