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    "id": 1379856,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1379856/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kibwana",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Kibwana Kivutha",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My Statement is on an issue of general topical concern, on delays in the processing of Bills. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise Pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (1), to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern, drawing the attention of this honourable House to the persistent challenges faced in the legislative process, particularly, regarding the delays encountered during the processes of Bills at pre-publication scrutiny by the relevant Committee and during the concurrence phase between the two Speakers on whether a Bill concerns counties. As Senators, we invest significant time, energy and resources into developing legislative proposals that addresses critical issues affecting our constituents and the nation at large. However, it is disheartening to observe that many of these Bills face prolonged delays during these critical levels of processing leading to unacceptable lose of valuable time in the legislative process. Furthermore, some Bills encounter insurmountable obstacles and, ultimately, are neglected at the scrutiny stage by the Committees, often due to a lack of commitment of prioritization by the membership of the concerned Committees. This not only undermines the efforts of the sponsoring Senator, but also deprives the Senate and nation of potential legislative solutions to pressing challenges."
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