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    "id": 1271412,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheptumo",
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        "legal_name": "Cheptumo William Kipkiror",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to second this Motion. The Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee has explained to the House and justified why we are seeking this extension. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of the Ad Hoc Committee. When this House resolved to establish the Committee, its intention was to help the country in coming up with recommendations that will help the nation avoid similar situations from arising in future. The Shakahola situation has portrayed our country negatively, not only in our region, but also internationally. Many Kenyans lost their lives. This House took a position and moved ahead to establish this Committee. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as said by the Chair, we have had several meetings, interactions and discussions with the stakeholders. Through those discussions and meetings, the Committee has come across very useful information, which is going to help it in coming up with recommendations, so that a similar situation will not arise in future. This House cannot act in vain. I am a Member of the Liaison Committee. When the timelines ended, this request for extension came before that Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee was asking for a longer time. However, the Liaison Committee approved the time as specified in the Motion. We will have to live with it. The remaining stakeholders, as stated by the Chair, are equally critical in terms of availing information. We will finally have our report tabled in this House. The relevant Government departments in formulating certain laws and regulations will use the report. It will also provide a way forward. The recommendations of the Committee are going to be very useful in informing the final document that will be prepared by the Committee."
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