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    "id": 1243683,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1243683/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 170,
        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "FURTHER AWARE of the critical role that the Senate plays in the interlinkage between the national and county levels of Government, and the need to enhance the interaction between the Senate and county Governments, as a means of bringing the Senate closer to the counties and the general public; ACKNOWLEDGING the successes made during the sittings of the Senate outside Nairobi held in Uasin Gishu and Kitui Counties in September, 2018 and in September, 2019, respectively; FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGING the recommendation of the Senate Business Committee that a sitting of the Senate be held away from the traditional premises in Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, during the term of the 13th Parliament; and the subsequent resolution of the Senate made on 8th March, 2023, to hold plenary and committee sittings in the counties for a one-week period within the month of September in every Session of the 4th Senate, except during an election year with the objective to- 1) Promote the role and work of the Senate and enhance public awareness regarding the Business of the Senate and Parliament in general; 2) Highlight existing and new opportunities for engagement in the legislative process; 3) Develop and strengthen partnerships at the county level of Government; and 4) Provide an opportunity to members and staff of county assemblies to learn and share best practices with Senators and parliamentary staff; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Article 126 (1) of the Constitution, the Senate resolves to hold its Plenary and Committee sittings in Turkana County, from 25th to 29th September, 2023."
}