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    "id": 1494364,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ogola",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Statement by Senator Essie Okenyuri. On humanitarian grounds, all of us must be concerned about the recent killings, especially of young girls. The most amazing thing is that most of these deaths seem to be executed by people who are known to these victims. We are called upon everybody, including family members, to be on the lookout. Let us discuss with our young sisters and young girls on how to go about some relationships and also share with everybody that even when people disagree, there is always a way in which we can sort out most of the issues. Secondly, I support the Statement by the Senator for Nandi. As Houses of Parliament, we have a duty to execute our mandate. Governors must know that just as they are elected by the people to lead those counties, Senators are equally elected to oversight them and represent Kenyans all over the country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it should not be a decision of a governor to choose when to appear before a committee or when to come because they do not have that choice. Once they swore to serve their people and protect the Constitution of this country, they must live up to the expectations of the same Constitution. They are not doing anybody a favour by coming to the Senate or appearing before the committees. These are constitutional offices. If people feel that they can operate at their whims, they have the option of stepping aside, so that we get leaders who can support and work for the people as per the expectations. The Senate must stamp its feet. Governors have no option. They must appear before committees because even Senators are just doing their work. We must represent the people and oversight and governors have no choice. I support."
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