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    "id": 1284693,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, pursuant to Standing Order 30(3)(a), this House orders that, should the time appointed for adjournment of the House today, Thursday, 14th September 2023 be reached before conclusion of all business listed on the Order Paper for the Sitting, the Sitting shall stand extended until conclusion of the listed business. Hon. Speaker, appreciating that today we have a Special Sitting, and having seen how we transacted business in the morning, I must commend the many Members who sat through the morning session. We could not conclude all the business listed for the Morning Sitting; the Privatisation Bill has been extended to this afternoon. Hon. Nyikal was on the Floor and had a balance of six minutes. I am also certain there is a lot of interest in the Privatisation Bill and the Sugar Bill, which is listed for the Committee of the whole House. There are two other Motions: Appointment of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Board. We also have consideration of the Memorandum by the National Treasury on action plans to revive and commercialise the state-owned sugar companies. Looking at all these listed businesses, we may not be able to conclude at the time of the normal sitting hours, and that is why we are seeking to extend the time until we are done. If we can finish before midnight, well and good, but if we have to go up to midnight, I am certain these Members have dedicated today for that purpose. If you peruse through the Order Paper, you will see the many amendments, especially on the Sugar Bill. There are very many Members who are keen to prosecute that business. Given that the Committee of the whole House is where actual legislation occurs, I beg Members to be patient and available until we conclude this business. I request Hon. Jematiah to second this Procedural Motion for extension of time."
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