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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okenyuri",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, first, I support the Statement by Sen. Cheruiyot. As we commemorate 10 years since inception of the Senate, we note that initially we had it, but it was abolished in 1966. Today, in a special way, I recognize Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, proverbially the one- legged dancer, who welcomed me to this Senate even before I was sworn because of his soft spot for young people with ambitions in leadership. Secondly, we have made a milestone. Today, Madam Temporary Speaker, you are seated there as a testimony for supporting women, including Sen. Mumma. That is a positive thing as we celebrate the Senate today. I also share a lot of similarities with Hon. Martha Wangari, who in her youthful days was a student leader of the Student Organization of Nairobi University (SONU). She then led Warembo na Kibaki Campaign . Just like her, I was a student leader at Maasai Mara University, serving as the first female vice president of the student union. I then ran the Women for Ruto Campaign which was about mobilizing young people in support of election of President William Ruto. I am now a nominated Senator. The reason I am saying this is because the Senate is a good breeding ground for young people who are pursuing leadership and generally for women in this country. Madam Temporary Speaker, the Constitution architecture needs to be reviewed. Currently, the Senate serves more as a token other than its rightful place as the ‘Upper’ House in this country. Reviewing will give back the Senate its space in this country, so that we clearly provide oversight that people have yearned for, as well as in entrenching devolution. I look forward to this Senate giving guidelines on civic education. Article 100 of the County Governments Act, 2012, states that county governments should have civic education programmes in their counties. However, several years down the line, none of the counties have complied because they claim not to have a national framework on civic education. I hope the Fourth Senate will bring that to actualization, so that we do not see governors issuing roadside declarations on bursaries being issued to needy children and"
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