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    "id": 1516807,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kilifi North, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Owen Baya",
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    "content": "Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(a), I rise to give the following Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee, which met on Wednesday, 12th February 2025, to prioritise business for consideration during the week. From the onset, allow me to welcome Members back from the long recess. I trust that they are well rested. As we recollect and appreciate what has been achieved, I wish to point out that this Session marks the mid-term of the 13th Parliament. As we embark on the business ahead of us, we still have a significant number of legislative proposals, Bills, and other parliamentary business that most certainly need our keen attention and prioritisation. Therefore, the collective effort of every Member and every Committee is critical for the realisation of the constitutional mandate bestowed upon us by the people of Kenya. Hon. Speaker, with regard to business scheduled for Tuesday next week, the House will consider the following Government and Individual Members’ Bills at Second Reading, some of which are listed in today’s Order Paper: 1. The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2023); 2. The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2022; 3. The Insurance Professionals Bill, 2024; 4. The Fisheries Management and Development Bill, 2023; 5. The Culture Bill, 2024; 6. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024; 7. The Institute of Social Work Professionals Bill, 2023; 8. The Gold Processing Bill, 2023; 9. The National Police Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024; and, 10. The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 37 of 2023). Additionally, debate will also be undertaken on the Motion on Reconstitution of other lapsed committees and Ratification of the Agreement for the Establishment of the Africa Finance Corporation. The Speaker read out the list of committees that have lapsed. Members will note that there are Agreements pending consideration by the House, including the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Therefore, I urge Committees to expedite consideration and conclude on any other urgent business pending before them. In addition, there are a number of businesses that include Motions on committee reports whose Notices of Motion require to be re-introduced. I call upon all Members and Chairpersons of Committees to urgently give Notices of Motion to enable processing. Regarding the attendance of Cabinet Secretaries to answer questions from Members, I wish to inform the House that arrangements are ongoing. Cabinet Secretaries are expected to The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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