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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": "2023, in Uasin Gishu County and the second major event was the African Climate Summit, which took place from the 4th to the 6th September, 2023, here in Nairobi. The Devolution Conference brought together local and international delegates to learn and share best practices on pertinent issues affecting devolution in Kenya. On the other hand, the African Climate Summit was held on the premise that climate change is the biggest challenge facing humanity and the biggest threat to all life on earth. Further, that Africa is facing the harshest brunt of the effects of climate change. If unabated, it will continue to have adverse effects on the African socio-economic well- being and hamper growth and development. Therefore, a unified approach that addresses climate change and the African development agenda was necessary. The two events culminated in the signing of communiqués, which outlined actions that required to be taken with a view to ensuring; (i) the success of devolution; and, (ii) a concerted effort for African countries at combating climate change. I take this opportunity to thank hon. Senators for turning up in large numbers to participate in both events. I also take this opportunity to urge the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations and the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources, together with the Parliamentary Caucus on Climate Action, to respectively interrogate the communiqués on the Devolution Conference and the communiqué on the African Climate Summit, and to develop the necessary legislative interventions to actualize them. By doing so, the Senate and Parliament in general, will essentially be walking the walk. Hon. Senators, as we embark on Part V of the Senate Calendar, our in-tray is rather full already. A number of Bills, Motions, Petitions and Statements are pending consideration. I urge that we redouble our collective efforts in a bid to conclude the business by the end of the session in December, 2023. I also urge the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader to do all that is necessary within the Standing Orders, so that the said business is fast-tracked. My office remains at your disposal to assist you in discharging your constitutional responsibilities. I will continue to support each Senator individually and at the committee levels that we serve to enable you achieve what we have set out during this term of Parliament. Hon. Senators, in conclusion, on 30th May, 2023, the Senate resolved to hold its plenary and committee sittings in Turkana County. The sittings will take place from 25th to 29th September, 2023 at the Turkana County Assembly premises. Preparations are now at an advanced stage to ensure that the sittings are a success. I take this opportunity to urge all Senators to participate in this momentous event outside the precincts of Parliament in Nairobi. More information regarding the Turkana sittings will be communicated through the Office of the Clerk. Next Order, Clerk."
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