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    "id": 1381052,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1381052/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. When I perused through the Employment (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.11 of 2022), it reminded me of a similar Bill that came from the Senate in the last term sponsored by the current Governor of Muranga County. It left me wondering. Under Article 96, the Chapter on legislation, the Senate is bestowed with a very heavy load; to protect the interest of the counties and ensure devolution works. It also reminded me that in the Constitution, the Senate participates in law making, and fully in matters to do with revenue distribution between the two levels of Government. I was perplexed, astonished and apprehensive about how a whole Senate wastes valuable time to debate and pass this Bill. If I were not in Parliament, I would say what we used to tell students when we were in the lecture halls. Since this is Parliament and there is parliamentary language, let me say from the onset that I reject this Bill in totality. It is something that should not have been allowed to see the Floor of Parliament. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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