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    "id": 1210528,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "We cannot be a House that is used for vindictiveness. We should respect women leadership. It must be respected. We cannot allow harassment of women leaders in this House for political convenience. Finally, on our side, I think a number of colleagues are serving. I do not have a problem with them. A number of them are seasoned. The likes of Sen. Ali Roba, a former governor, just like yourself and Sen. Veronica Maina, who is studious. We believe in women leadership. She is the Secretary General of the ruling party and coalition. That is how we treat our women. She is a Senator, who sits in the Speaker’s Panel, where you work closely. Sen. Wakili Sigei is also a high ranking member and the chairperson of Committee on Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is worth noting that those days when I was being harassed by President Uhuru Kenyatta and Dr. Matiang’i, he was one of my lawyers on record. There is no police station that I have not slept in Kenya. I had approached Sen. Maanzo then but because of political interest, he feared appearing on record for me. I however thank Sen. Omogeni and Sen. Wakili Sigei. These are people that I know. They are very efficient. Sen. Tabitha Mutinda is a new and nominated Senator but catching up very fast. I think that is what we want to see. Finally, I appeal to the House Leadership, let us rotate. I do not know why Sen. Wambua is looking at me suspiciously. I would wish to see Sen. (Dr.) Oburu serve in Senate Business Committee. He will give us not only local but international experience from Tanzania. I think Sen. Olekina has served in the Senate Business Committee. My brother Sen. Oketch Gicheru is at the learning curve. I wish to advise him not to run too fast. In politics, you need to consult. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I look forward to voting. Thank you."
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