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    "id": 1563951,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights for the period commencing 1st January, 2025 to date. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of 17 sittings during which it considered two legislative proposals, four Bills, three Petitions, a Sessional Paper on public participation as well as other legislative businesses, including the implementation of the resolution of the Senate of 24th July 2024 on the current state of the nation. On legislative proposals, the Committee concluded consideration of the following two legislative proposals: (1). The Draft Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025, sponsored by the hon. Sen. Okong’o Omogeni, CBS, SC, MP and the Draft Counter-Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Bill 2025, sponsored by Sen. Catherine Mumma. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee also concluded consideration of three Bills pending from the third Session and adopted the reports on the following Bills: (1) The County Civic Education Bill (Senate Bills No.4 of 2024). (2) The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.17 of 2024)."
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