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    "id": 1538103,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Before you rise, allow me to thank the Deputy Speaker for this Statement. I also note that we have done well in adhering to the election schedule issued by the Office of the Clerk. It is important that even the leadership of the House reflect the diversity of our nation. The leadership of the House, both the Majority and Minority sides, guided the committees to reflect on the regional and ethnic diversity in the elections of Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons. We also considered party strengths and conformity to the agreements we have entered into. However, the election of the Vice-Chairpersons of the Regional Development Committee and the Committee on Implementation did not adhere to this. Therefore, as the leadership on both sides, we have agreed to reconstitute some committees immediately after recess. We need to conform to our agreements within our political coalitions and regional and ethnic balance. I would also like to address the new Chairpersons and those who were re-elected. Yesterday, in the Committee of Supply, we only had four Chairpersons present to support the distribution of resources to departments and agencies that fall under their purviews. We have agreed with our colleagues on the Minority side that whether one is leading a departmental or select Committee from either side, their first responsibility is to be in the House. 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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