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    "id": 1425284,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1425284/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Maanzo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13589,
        "legal_name": "Maanzo Daniel Kitonga",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I had an opportunity to look at this Bill. I think Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, the Senator for Siaya, and the Senator for Meru understand the genesis of this Bill. When we were in the National Assembly in 2013, there was this culture, which developed where the National Assembly used to bash the Senate whenever an opportunity arose. Similarly, the Senate would bash the National Assembly. Eventually, some ideas developed. That is why you see this Bill seeking to deal with bicameral relations. However, I do not think it initially came out in good faith. The Constitution of Kenya is very clear and one cannot seek to amend or direct it through an Act of Parliament. This Bill has come to the Senate in bad faith. If we reject it, there is a possibility of mediation. I do not think that mediation should lie at all. The moment we reject a Bill in the Senate, that should mark its death. Any efforts to revive it are also unconstitutional. First and foremost, the role of the Senate is clear in the Constitution. Luckily for myself, Sen. Kisang and the Senator for Meru, we never disrespected this House all the years we were in the National Assembly and eventually we found ourselves here. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I just want to be kind enough. If you compare the two Houses, it feels different to be in the Senate. It is a little bit apprehensive in the National Assembly. You are also not sure whether you will have an opportunity to speak. In the National Assembly, many people queue from 2.30 p.m. but it gets to 7.00 p.m. before even getting an opportunity to speak and that can run for months. Do you know what that does to a Member?"
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