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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity. I congratulate the Senate Majority and Minority leaders and my colleagues for resisting the temptation to go and hide, just like our colleagues have done. I would be somewhere in Kimondi Forest near Kapsabet running away from my responsibility. In fact, it should be treated as corruption when you run away from your duty. I remember we were supposed to resume when unfortunate events were happening in the city. I am happy that I am among the Senators who found it wise to continue with our duty because we are being paid to proceed as envisaged by Article 96. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I tell Kenyans, including our young brothers and sisters of the Gen Z because some of us are millennials, that we have listened and heard you. We apologize for some of the transgressions that might have escaped our attention in addressing some of the challenges. While a lot has happened in this country, we must agree that some of these challenges that we face as a nation has built up for many decades since both pre and post- colonial independence of this Republic. It was very unfortunate when on Tuesday, I saw people running helter skelter when the young people decided to visit Parliament and enjoy the hospitality, although they went away with a number of flags. They also were able to take photos on the Floor of the National Assembly Chamber, to be precise. I saw one of the pastors speaking at the aftermath and it was very unfortunate. The unfortunate part was that as we were being evacuated, some of the media houses were streaming live exposing the lives of many MPs. I know the substantive Speaker, Sen. Chute and other colleagues had to use ambulances to escape possible harm. Even as that happened, I point out that under Article 118 (34) and (35) on the right to freedom of information and media, we should not at any given time block or deny access to media the way it has been done. We should, case by case, look at the access of media to the Floor of this House and Parliament precincts. I am told there is a silent gag order that has been issued against access of media to the precincts of Parliament, which is very unfair. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Kenyans need to know what is happening, especially as the legislators transact business. I hope through your office, you can consult and ensure that case by case--- While I do not agree that the media exposed MPs and reported live that they were being evacuated through the tunnel or taken away by the ambulances or that they were changing clothes; I met one member of the National Assembly who decided to 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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