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    "id": 1208765,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kathuri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13590,
        "legal_name": "Murungi Kathuri",
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    "content": "I request her to appear this time before the Senate because she did not appear before the County Assembly last week as she thought that there was a breach of the court order. I would urge her to appear before this Committee which will be constituted today so that she can be heard. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this matter has come at a time that is not so good because it is during the festive season. Due to past experience, sometimes, it can become difficult to get the requisite quorum because we need 15 Senators in the plenary. If we go this route, I am afraid that getting that quorum may be difficult. We want this matter to be expedited as fast as possible. The people of Meru had thought that we would be listening to all these issues today and make the decision. So, this morning, I was forced to go to all the radio stations and explain to them that today is just the beginning of the process. Therefore, the Meru Community is very anxious and I know that most of them will not enjoy Christmas in their usual manner. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we must get a system or method which will give commitment. If we have 11 Members committed to this cause, that matter will be expedited in the fastest time possible. If this matter can be heard within five days, that would be okay because the Committee has a maximum of 10 days to listen to all parties and bring the report to this House. Even if we are recalled earlier than 30th December, 2022, we will be able to come back. Hon. Members should not be worried because we are allowed by our Standing Orders to appear as Friends of the Committee. All Members who feel they should be part of that Committee so as to listen to the issues, either in defence of the Governor or"
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