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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. It is important we note the following before we even pass this Motion. Wednesday mornings are set for Private Members’ Bills and Motions. It means any time we want to change that arrangement, there must be a serious reason why we are doing it. I have a Bill which I proposed last year. It has taken more than one year and has never been scheduled to be debated in this House. Even as we agree to pass this Motion, it is important we note that Government business has Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. If they want, they can even include Thursday mornings. Because Wednesday morning is the only day set for Private Members’ Bills and Motions, it is important the House Business Committee becomes considerate about Private Members’ matters. The other matter which is important is that we all agree that division of revenue-related Motions are very important and we have no problem if you pushed for their consideration. On what Hon. Chepkong’a is saying, however, I want him to listen to me. Poor planning by the Executive should not become an emergency for Parliament. If they do not plan well from their side, it should not appear like it becomes an emergency for Parliament. Even though I am sure you are going to pass this, it is important for the Executive to note that they are the ones who should initiate these instruments, as you call them. It is not Parliament which initiates. If they delay in initiating the instruments, that should not become an emergency for Parliament. It is important I go on record on this matter because if it becomes a routine, it is going to affect the work of this Parliament. With that, the Kenya Kwanza team can make their decision. I beg to submit."
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