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    "id": 1372715,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to make a statement on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 20th February, 2024 pursuant to Standing Order No.57(1). Before I proceed with the Statement, allow me to take this opportunity to welcome hon. Senators back from the long recess. I trust that you have had time to rest and an opportunity to reconnect with your constituents, family and friends. So far, a total of 66 Senate Bills have been published. Out of this, five Bills have been enacted into law while eight have been concluded and referred to the National Assembly for consideration but are yet to be concluded. Forty-four Bills are pending conclusion at the various Senate stages. Out of which, nine are National Assembly Bills while 35 are Senate Bills. Of these 44 Bills, 33 are at the Second Reading stage and 11 are at the Committee of the Whole. A further nine Senate Bills are undergoing concurrence pursuant to Article 110 of the Constitution and five Bills have been denied concurrence. Two Bills were negatived at the Second Reading stage and two Bills were withdrawn by their respective Movers. Madam Temporary Speaker, a total of 45 Petitions have been presented to the Senate and subsequently, referred to various Standing Committees for consideration. Of these, 24 have been considered by the respective Standing Committees while 21 are pending conclusion. With respect to Statements, a total of 547 have been sought under Standing Order No.53(1) and committed the relevant Standing Committees. Out of these, 293 are pending conclusion by the respective committees. With regard to Motions, a total of two have been filled by Senators and will be scheduled in coming days. Madam Temporary Speaker, this may be a point worth noting. The Parliamentary Service Commission should reflect on the volume of work in the hands of Committees. There are 547 statements being processed. The Senate is really at work. At the meeting held on Tuesday, 13th February, the Senate Business committee (SBC) approved the first set of questions to appear in the Order Paper for Wednesday, 21st February, 2024 during the morning sitting. The summary of the questions and Cabinet Secretaries to appear on that day are as follows- Members note that; Question One is by Sen. (Prof) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo SC, MP, to the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration on the intercommunal clashes that occurred in Sondu Town during the demonstrations in June and July, 2023. Question No.2 is by Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP, to the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration on the non-operationalisation of Chiakariga Sub- county in Tharaka-Nithi County Question No.3 is by Sen. (Prof) Tom Ojienda Odhiambo SC, MP, to the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development on the theft of cane at weigh bridges while in transit to sugar factories. 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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