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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "South Mugirango, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Silvanus Osoro",
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    "content": " Well guided, Hon. Speaker. As per the Standing Orders, there are Committees whose terms ended at the close of the last Session, and this has caused a lot of disruption as they have not been sitting during this period. I must say that the leadership of this House, both the Majority and Minority, has burnt the midnight oil to come up with this list. It may not always be pleasing to all. Our offices have been very busy. We have been approached by Members from all quarters, lobbying for specific Committees, which may be outside their expertise and interests. However, I want to say that this House is very rich in experience, with many impressive CVs. We have experienced lawyers, teachers, doctors and people from various professions. It is important that we share our experiences through these committees as we realign our goals and exchange ideas. The formation of these Committees has not been easy because there are many factors to consider when selecting even a single name. When you pull one, you affect the others. There is a question of regional balance, gender, experience, party politics and coalitions. It has not been easy. The House leadership met more than 16 times to come up with this list that we have here today. If we extended by a day, the list you see today would not have been the same as it was yesterday because any name that you touch from any angle, must affect another one. When we were coming up with this list, we did not look at the aspects being alluded to, for example, political pronouncements and persuasions. It was basically on political affiliations, as provided 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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