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    "id": 1442395,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate made on 15th February, 2024, regarding the approval of the Calendar of the Senate for the Third Session, and pursuant to Standing Order No.32(4), the Senate resolves to alter its calendar to proceed on recess at the rise of the Senate on Wednesday, 26th June 2024 (Morning Sitting) and resume its sittings on Tuesday, 16th July, 2024. Mr. Speaker, Sir, yesterday was a difficult day for this country because of what happened. When there were protests, we expected that they would be peaceful and people would go home as they have been doing previously. Things took a turn for the worse where there were incidents of breaking of the rule of law. Under very difficult circumstances, Members of this House had to be evacuated. Some of us were in Protection House while others were here, including our members of staff. They had to find their way out of Parliament. In the ensuing battle, lives were lost. I do not know the names or identities of people who lost their lives, but one is already too many. I do not intend to speak much on this topic because I am still reflecting and thinking hard about perhaps what needs to happen in our country. We can say what we want to say, but at the end of the day, it will be remembered that we were in the leadership at this particular time. Therefore, this is to provide for that opportunity to pose and perhaps mourn lives that were lost and sympathize with those that were injured, including the police officers. When I was walking out of the Bunge Tower going to Protection House, I saw a police officer who was injured trying to provide cover for the Members and so many The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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