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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mudavadi",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government",
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        "legal_name": "Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi",
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    "content": "It is clear that there is an element of exhaustion which has now set in. But, at the same time, the adjournment will also provide the various Committees with ample time to look at the various aspects of Government affairs and report to the House when it resumes on Tuesday, 10th November, 2009. I just want to take this opportunity to say that the message that has been sent by this House to the nation and to the people at large is that Parliament can no longer be taken for granted. It is one of the strongest statements to the Executive that, if we make the laws, it is important that we adhere to them. Parliament has, on this occasion, proved that it is completely different from what it has been in the past. The House has always been accused of providing a rubber stamp, but the very important statement that the House has made on issues surrounding the Mau Forests and KACC has sent a strong message that we must now look at Parliament as a different entity that must be respected. Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the same time, the break, which is roughly a month, will also provide Members with the opportunity to interact further with their constituents, particularly on matters that relate to CDF programmes. They have been having very little time to attend to those matters because of the nature of the parliamentary programme. So, this adjournment, which I strongly hope will be supported by Members, will allow them to have more time with their constituents and support them in whatever way is definitely desired. This is a straightforward Motion and I see no reason to belabour it, but just to seek that the House supports the Motion for Adjournment. I would like to request Prof. Anyang’-Nyong’o to second the Motion. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move."
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