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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "Of course, we got feedback and I saw people complain that we did not get to interact with them as much as possible. However, over and above, many residents of Turkana appreciate that there are things that we were able to answer them. As we move towards the next phase of the programme and next year deciding, it is my proposition to the House that we still stick with proposals of taking this programme to the so-called forgotten corners of this country. Aside from the legislative agenda, the Senate participated in the Devolution stakeholders’ forum and the Devolution Conference in Uasin Gishu as well. The lessons learnt from these two events continue to shape the discourse on how the Senate undertakes its mandate. The Devolution Conference was particularly instrumental in highlighting crucial areas of legislation, including own source revenue for county governments to support devolved functions. Housing planning and urban development investment in counties, strengthening foods systems and empowerment of youths continue to be programme that were highly discussed. Madam Temporary Speaker, with regard to Turkana, the Senate sought to promote the role of the work of the Senate in general, highlight the existing new opportunities and engage in legislative processes; develop and strengthen partnerships at the county level. The Senate and its committees were able to interact with the people. As we conclude the Second Session, I would like to express my gratitude and by extension, that of the Senate leadership to all the hon. Senators of this House for their unwavering dedication and commitment to serve the people of Kenya. The past months have been filled with robust debates, diligent committee work and passage of crucial legislative business that will shape our next agenda. It goes without saying that - I have even said this to colleagues in our informal sessions at the Senator’s Lounge - I do not recall a particular long recess that we concluded without reconvening for one reason or the other. So, I want to request Senators, including my friend, Sen. Oketch Gicheru, that even as you enjoy yourself during the recess, keep your phones open and keep checking your messages. Duty may call at any given time. In fact, county assemblies have a knack of recalling this House just days to Christmas with business that is brought here. Last year was one such case. It is my hope that no governor falls into trouble with MCAs and warrants the recall of this House, so that at least we can rest. Senators have worked extremely hard in the last few months and that is something that we must appreciate. Members, you do recall and know that there is very important business that we were not able to conclude, including the Equalisation Fund Bill. As we go on recess today, we have not also been able to conclude on The County Government Additional Allocations Bill. I know we formed a Mediation Committee, but they are yet to meet because the National Assembly has specific issues that they have raised with the Council of Governors (CoG), which they first want to be addressed before the mediation exercise can commence."
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