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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "Under Statements, the Committee has considered four Statements sought by the Senators and referred to the Committee. These Statements are as follows- 1. Statement made by Sen. Cherarkey, MP, on Commemoration of Koitalel Arap Samoei Memorial Day and violation of the human rights of the Talai Community in Kenya. 2. Statement sought by Sen. Munyi Mundigi, MP, on delayed payments to transport providers during and after the August 2022 General Elections by the IEBC in Embu County. 3. Statement sought by Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP, on access to justice by the family of the late Ms. Ebbie Noelle Samuels. 4. Statement sought by Sen. Crystal Asige, MP, on the status of implementation of the Legal Aid Act No.6 of 2016. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the Statement made by Sen. Cherarkey, MP, the Committee resolved to address the matter holistically and to consider the work previously done on historical injustices in Kenya. This is ongoing work by the Committee, including during the consideration the Petitions presently before and which are discussed later in this Statement. On the Statement by Sen. Munyi Mundigi, MP, the Committee held a meeting with the IEBC at which a detailed report was submitted on pending payments to service providers in Embu County as well as other pending bills at the IEBC from other service providers, not only from Embu but across the country, including service providers who also participated during the August 2022 General Elections. On the Statement sought by Sen. Kibwana, MP, the Committee was scheduled to hold meetings yesterday and today with the key stakeholders to press for action on why action was yet to be undertaken on the persons responsible for Ms. Ebbie’s unfortunate demise. Before we could convene the sessions yesterday and today, the Committee was informed that the authorities had already moved swiftly to arrest and present in court the key suspect in the death of the said student. This is a matter we are closely monitoring as a Committee and we will ensure we follow to its conclusion, so that we can present a report to the House to ensure that justice is not only done, but seen to be done to the family of the student. Lastly, on the Statement sought by Sen. Crystal Asige, MP, the Committee held a meeting with the National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) at which the Committee was appraised on the status of the implementation of the Legal Aid Act No.6 of 2016 and measures being taken to address the challenges that have hindered its effective rollout. In considering the said Statements, the respective Senators were invited to attend and participate in the meetings of the Committee and their contributions and participation were dully recorded. Moving on to Petitions, the Committee has two Petitions referred to it and are undergoing consideration. These Petitions are- 1. Petition by Mr. Paulo Mospei concerning historical injustices suffered by the Torobeek Community."
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