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    "id": 1199452,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you know, a serious drought is currently ravaging the country. Sen. Wambua, Sen. Olekina and many other Senators here are interested to speak on that matter. So, when you see me want to move Business, I want us to conclude by 5.00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. as you had approved. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move: THAT, Pursuant to section 15(1)(b)(ii), of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, and Standing Order No.199, the Senate approves the following Senators nominated by the Senate Business Committee to serve in the Committee on Powers and Privileges, in addition to the Speaker of the Senate, who, pursuant to Section 15(1)(b)(i) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, shall be the Chairperson of the Committee- (1) Sen. Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP (2) Sen. Wamatinga Wahome, MP (3) Sen. Rosalinda Soipan Tuiya, CBS, MP (4) Sen. Miraj Abdulahi Abdulrahman, MP (5) Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP (6) Sen. Shakila Abdalla Mohamed, MP Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a very important Committee and colleague Senators need to pay close attention to this one. This Committee can decide your fate in so many ways. That is why we have tried to take in people of very humble character, fair and just, at least in the last few days of our interaction for those that are new to us. These are people who, as fate would have it, were to decide the fate of our colleague Senators to either remain or leave this House, at least they will be fair to them. Members need to read the Parliamentary Powers and Privilege Act. That Act is up for amendment. In my opinion, there are many privileges that we continue to deny ourselves, despite being Members of Parliament (MPs). There are many things that we can be enjoying out there. However, because we passed a law here hurriedly and did not take"
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