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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "week. Particularly, I thank the hon. Senators for their contributions on The Facilities Improvement Financing Bill (Senate Bills No.43 of 2023). It is now being transmitted to the National Assembly. As indicated in today’s Order Paper, we still have a lot to do. At Order No.8 and No.9, we have Bills that are in the Committee of the Whole stage. I would like to acknowledge significant progress that has been made in dispensing with this business. I urge that we continue to uphold the same spirit. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I celebrate even further that in the last two or three days, we have closed ranks on matters of national importance and agreed on virtually every vote that we have taken as a House and moved forward. I urge that we carry on with this spirit even as we return to our normal Chamber; that we shall consult, agree and respect each other's opinion. In terms of other legislative business, there are businesses that are pending consideration in the Senate. There are 20 Bills that are at the Second Reading stage, while seven, including the two that are listed in the today’s Order Paper, are at the Committee of the Whole stage. Twenty five Motions are pending conclusion, while 18 Petitions are due for reporting by respective standing Committees. Additionally, 213 Statements that are under Standing Order Nos.52 (1) and 53 (1) are pending conclusion by the relevant committees, while 14 Questions are pending, four of which have been scheduled for response by respective Cabinet Secretaries on Wednesday, 4th October, 2023. As we are all aware, our work as legislators has an impact on the people we represent. I, therefore, continue to emphasize the need to timelessly dispense with the business before the Senate. I urge the committee chairpersons to rally Members of their respective committees and table reports within the timelines set in the Standing Orders. On the other hand, party whips are encouraged to continue ensuring that Senators are available in the House to consider and pass legislative business when due. This collective effort will enable us to realize our mandate as a Senate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, at its meeting held on Tuesday, 26th September, 2023, the Senate Business Committee (SBC) approved the next set of Questions to be scheduled in the Order for Wednesday, 4th October, 2023. The summary of the Questions and the Cabinet Secretaries to appear is as follows: - Question No.001 to the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action by Sen. (Dr.) Murango on categorization of Mwea as a hardship area; Question No.051 to the Cabinet Secretary for Youth, Sports and Arts by Sen. Chute on the status of construction of Marsabit Stadium; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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