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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will conclude in one minute. You have put it way better than perhaps I could have. The specific Standing Order that I referred to, and which I wish our colleagues can look at, is Standing Order No.56 (2) (d). It states – “The manner and extent to which the Committee met its public participation obligations in respect of the business of the Committee;” Mr. Speaker, Sir, when I began my presentation, I gave a history of how we got these Standing Orders here and the purpose for which it is meant. It is exactly for what you have defined. Otherwise, we run the risk of being a House that is like on a treadmill. All you need to do is lift your leg and assume that you are making progress. Therefore, that is the basis upon which I base my submissions. We think on other matters that arise over and above what has been reported under Standing Order No.56(2)(a) on the Bills, Statements and Petitions that have been considered by the Committee. That is why I gave an example of the Committee on Energy. I said that it does not matter whatever Bill you are presently prosecuting. If you have public participation fora, as the Senate Committee on Energy, I can bet my last coin that you cannot get to the third member of the public without them referring to the issue of cost of electricity and many other such incidences. The same can be said about the Committees on Finance and Budget, Health and all others. Therefore, it is our proposal and humble submission to Chairpersons of Committees that, as they prepare these quarterly reports, we probably could be apprised of the same. In fact, the final point I made about the Committee on Health that over and above giving us this Report during this Session, it is our expectation as a House that when there is a major policy declaration that is about to be made, then the Committee can lead us in to understanding and appreciating what that particular issue is. For example, on this matter of UHC, I believe when the policy document eventually gets to Parliament, we will look up to the Committee on Health to guide us, as the Senate, to understand and appreciate it better. I know the Members in that particular Committee have at least had an opportunity to interact with the proposal better than the rest of us, so that when we come to debate, we will be better informed. Otherwise, I appreciate the good work that all our Chairpersons are doing and with specific reference, if there is any doubt that has been created, to Sen. Mandago and Sen. Ali Roba - ‘captain’ ‘his excellency’ Senator and all those things. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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