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    "id": 1451811,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is the usual Thursday Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee (HBC), pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(a). The HBC met on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 to prioritise business for consideration during the week. Allow me to welcome Members back to the House after the just- concluded short recess. This part of the Third Session promises to be busier than usual. As Members are aware, His Excellency the President, through a Memorandum, referred the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.30 of 2024) back to the House for reconsideration in accordance with the provisions of Article 115 of the Constitution. As shown in today’s Order Paper, the House is scheduled to consider the President’s Reservations to the Bill and make its final decision. Further, this week, the House has been considering the Supplementary Estimates I for the Financial Year 2024/2025, occasioned by the outcome on the Finance Bill, 2024. As indicated in today’s Order Paper, it is expected that consideration of the Supplementary Estimates I will be concluded at the Committee of Supply. Additionally, the President has since nominated various persons for appointment to the offices of cabinet secretaries. I would like to urge the Committee on Appointments to expedite this important business of great national interest. I am aware that this Committee sat this morning, under your chairmanship, in preparation for that. As we reflect on what has been achieved, I wish to point out that our mission is far from over. We still have a significant number of legislative proposals, Bills, other statutory instruments and reports that most certainly need our keen attention."
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