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    "id": 1370621,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chute",
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        "legal_name": "Chute Mohamed Said",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 56(1)(b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a Statement relating to activities of Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration for the period from 1st September, 2023 to 5th December, 2023. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration is established under Standing Order No.228(1) of the Senate Standing Orders and is mandated to consider all matters related to the pursuit of national and inter-community cohesion, the equalization of opportunities and improvement in the quality of life and status of all persons, regional integration, the East African Legislative Assembly and the Pan-African Parliament. Hon. Deputy Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee held a total of 28 sittings and deliberated on five Statements and one legislative proposal. The Committee also conducted an inquiry on gender and people with disability representation in various national and county public institutions. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Committee participated in Peace Week Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, held a work plan retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County and conducted a county visit to Marsabit County. In regards to statements, three Statements were ongoing at various reporting stages. Two more statements were sought from the Committee during the current period. The Committee considered and concluded two statements. The Committee is currently considering the remaining three, to be concluded before the recess. The Committee is pursuing responses on the following settlements- (a) Statement sought by Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP, on the Declassification of Igambang'ombe Sub-county in Tharaka Nithi County as Arid and Semi-Arid land (ASAL). (b) Statement sought by Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP, on recruitment in the public service and representation of Kenya's diversity."
}