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    "id": 1443910,
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    "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 rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57(1) to present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 16th July, 2024. As hon. Senators are aware, the country stands at a precipice. The unrest and protests that have been witnessed over the last three weeks have gripped our country and threatened to lead to chaos and anarchy. The Senate recognizing the gravity of this situation, introduced a Motion during the Morning Sitting of Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024 to deliberate on the current state of the nation. In this Motion, as the leadership of the Senate, we resolved not to limit the debate. The Speaker has also been magnanimous to give all the Senators more time to conclude their contribution. Hon. Senators have been sharing their perspectives to this Motion. These combined efforts hold the power to steer our country through these turbulent times and towards a brighter and more prosperous future. The Senate has also been presented with an opportunity to develop strategies and policies that will spur the necessary social, economic and political transformation in our country. I have no doubt that from this crisis, we will emerge stronger and more determined to better the lives of our citizens. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with respect to the business of the Senate, hon. Senators will recall that during the Special Sitting held on Tuesday, 11th June, 2024, the Senate considered and passed the following Bills- (i) The County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2022); (ii) The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.2 of 2023); (iii) The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2024); (iv) The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.25 of 2024); and, (v) The County Governments Additional Allocation Bill (Senate Bills No.19 of 2024). The County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2022) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2024) have since been assented to by His Excellency the President. The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.25 of 2024) is yet to be assented to for obvious reasons. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with the rejection of the Finance Bill, 2024, there has to be a new County Allocation of Revenue Act (CARA) and Division of Revenue Act (DORA). Of course, DORA will come first and then we will have to consider CARA afresh. That is why the CARA that we passed on 11th June, 2024 is yet to be assented to. The County Governments Additional Allocation Bill (Senate Bills No.19 of 2024) is as well awaiting consideration by the National Assembly. I take this opportunity to applaud all the hon. Senators for the work they have been able to do so far. However, there still remains much more to be done. For this 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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