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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kilifi North, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Owen Baya",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is the usual Thursday Statement by the Leader of the Majority Party. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(a), I rise to give the following Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee, which met on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024, to prioritise the business for consideration during the week. Hon. Speaker, with regard to the business scheduled for Tuesday next week, the House is expected to undertake the Committee of the whole House on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The House will also continue with the Second Reading of the following Bills, should they not be concluded today: 1. The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2023; and, 2. The Land Laws (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2023. Additionally, debate will also be undertaken on the following Motions, should they not be concluded today: 1. Report on consideration of the Public Finance Management (Kenya Millennium Development Fund) Regulations, 2024; of which there is a request for re- organisation of the Order Paper so that it comes early and we dispose of it because of its urgency. 2. Reports of the Auditor-General on the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for nine constituencies in Bungoma County; 3. Reports of the Auditor-General on the financial statements of specified state corporations; 4. Report on consideration of a Public Petition on funds spent contrary to the provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution; 5. Report on enhancing reporting of parliamentary business on online platforms; 6. Report on an inspection visit to the semi-autonomous institutions of the East African Community in Uganda; 7. Report on the implementation status of reports on Petitions and Resolutions passed by the House; 8. Report on alleged unfair trade practices by foreign investors in Kenya; and, 9. Report on an inquiry into the maize flour subsidy programme for the Financial Year 2022/2023. Hon. Speaker, as Members will note, next week on Wednesday shall be a public holiday. In this regard, I wish to inform the House that the Cabinet Secretaries that were scheduled to appear before the House that day to answer Questions from Members have been rescheduled to a later date. As I conclude, allow me to reiterate my appreciation to Members and Committees for the active participation which has seen the conclusion of several key items in the last few weeks. I also wish to remind Hon. Members that the House is scheduled to proceed on a month- long recess next week. As such, the Members should note that the House may be required to 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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