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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "matters and debates that go on in PSC. I know this for a fact having served previously as a Commissioner representing the Senate in PSC. I know the important role that members of the public who are nominated to PSC serve. On many occasions when we have our debates, they remind us that despite the fact that Parliament is a very powerful institution, it is important that we shoulder and carry the responsibility bestowed upon us, even as we do our budget and all matters that we consider before PSC, members of the public are looking up to us. I fully endorse Sen. Johnson Muthama knowing his capacity as a politician and leader in this country. The PSC is even richer because of his inclusion, once this House ratifies and agrees with the recommendation of Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also wish to state that even as we continue with the deliberations that are going on between this House and the ‘lower’ House, PSC Act remains to be a thorn in the flesh. One of the reasons why I approached you this afternoon is because I felt that it would be a tremendous injustice and travesty if we went on discussing other matters and not conclude on this business today. Remember we have an Act that governs the operation of both Houses of Parliament that was only considered by one House. I must appreciate the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights for the good work they have done in expediting this process and ensuring that the report is ready, despite the short time and period that they had to consider this particular matter. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it would have been terrible if we did not conclude this Motion. It would still be because I know, probably, many people still want to speak to it. In fact, I will restrict my comments because I would wish that as many colleagues speak about PSC because it is our body; it represents our interests and addresses all our challenges. This is one such Motions, I wish that as many as all the colleagues who are in the House and are willing to speak are granted an opportunity. I am glad that we are considering this Motion today. Hon. Muthama will remember and know what the thoughts of Senators were, should this House agree with the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights and successfully pass and approve this Motion. Secondly, I wish to remind our colleagues, specifically Members that serve in the PSC to always defend the position of the Senate and remember that before being commissioners, they are Senators first. I see Sen. Kinyua is in the House. I do not see my friend, Sen. Omogeni and Sen. Joyce Korir. We have succeeded to add another Senator. Despite the fact that Sen. Muthama previously served in the National Assembly, at least, under this Constitution, he served as a Senator. Many of his views are tempered. He understands our position, challenges and unique and difficult situation that we find ourselves in as Senate of always continuing to be underrepresented in PSC. Unfortunately, in the terms that I have been in this House, the Majority side has no control over the representation and the number that Senate can send to PSC. This is"
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