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    "id": 1265749,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
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    "content": "Therefore, the Cabinet Secretary for Labour, the Cabinet Secretary for Lands and Housing were scheduled to appear three weeks ago. Twice, we rescheduled them and communicated the same to the Ministries and the Cabinet Secretaries. I have also been copied the letter that is in your hands and I agree with you that it is not only discourteous, but it is full of contempt for the House. The letter says: “Reference is made to the letter from the Clerk referenced above, dated 27th June inviting me to respond to the above questions. I wish to notify you that I will not be able to appear for the plenary session as scheduled because of an official engagement outside Nairobi County. The purpose of this letter is, therefore, to request for rescheduling of the session to next Wednesday 12th July 2023 at a time that is convenient to the Members and forward written responses to be presented during the plenary session.” Hon. Speaker, as you have said, this letter is not only casual, but very contemptuous to the House. It must be made clear to all our Cabinet Secretaries that they do not appear before the National Assembly or Parliament as a favour to anybody. They appear before these elected representatives of the people to be accountable to the people of Kenya."
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