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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sifuna",
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        "legal_name": "Sifuna Edwin Watenya",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me proceed, Hon. Speaker. I want to address the question of interrogation and the cross-examination of witnesses. This is a frustration that Members shared last time when we had the proceedings in plenary. I have experienced both of those methods. It is my humble view that it is easier, better and there is greater opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and ask supplementary questions when you go the committee way. A question was raised on the involvement of our nominated colleagues in decision making when it comes to this issue. In my view, the nominated Senators get a greater opportunity to participate in the decision-making when they are members of a committee as opposed to plenary. At plenary, they all know that only the elected Senators will get to vote. It is something that you can also give your view. When I look at the colleagues who have been nominated to this Committee, there is Sen. Wakili Sigei, who is the Chairperson of the Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee; Sen. Wamatinga, who is the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Energy; Sen. Abdul Haji, who is a Member of the Speaker’s Panel; and our fellow colleague, Sen. Wafula and Sen. Orwoba. Of course, we also have Senators from our side who include, Sen. Shakila, Sen. Betty Montet, Sen. Oketch Gicheru, Sen. Issa Boy and 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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