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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sifuna",
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        "legal_name": "Sifuna Edwin Watenya",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker, Sir. I can already hear objections from behind because apparently the alumnus of Kenyatta University (KU) is seated behind me. However, I want to challenge them that they should move closer to the Speaker as I have done, so that it is easy for you to catch their eye or for them to catch your eye, so that they can also be welcoming delegations. I am sure they can trust me with just welcoming students from KU even if I did not go to KU. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like them to confirm if any of them has received an invitation from the delegation from KU to meet with the students outside because I have received it here. I am sure they have not received it. There is a reason why those students are insisting on meeting the Senator of Nairobi City County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me do what you have asked me to do - to welcome the students from Kenyatta University Students Association and wish them a fruitful visit at Parliament. Today is a good day to visit. Unfortunately, in the morning, as the Senate Majority Leader has alluded to, there was a bit of a stalemate with the question of Division of Revenue Bill. However, we have reached some sort of way forward, which we will be trying to persuade our colleagues in the House to support, given what we saw there. I know that the Whip is looking at me with a stern look because he might not be very happy with what we have to report. We will be looking to persuade Olekina. I assure the students from KU that despite Olekina’s looks and demeanor, he is an amiable fellow. You can have conversations with him and convince him on a few things, including the Division of Revenue Bill. So, I wish the students well. I heard that they are in the student leadership. Many here started their politics in student leadership. I hope the students can learn something here. Unfortunately, I would not advise them to follow in the footsteps of Sen. Khalwale, even though he says that he is a former student leader. They can see that they are here. So, we hope that this will be a learning opportunity for them. I guarantee them that the Senator of Nairobi City County is available for you to shake hands, take photos and exchange ideas outside. Those who are shouting should join me out there. There are certain responsibilities that come with welcoming delegations here, so that you are not just shouting, but when the rubber meets the road, you behave like the Senator of Nairobi City County. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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