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    "id": 1591396,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is the first time I have seen such a high number of Petitions due for reporting. They are 18 in total, which is a high number. Therefore, I urge our chairpersons to expedite the work before them, particularly that which has statutory timelines. Part of statute established by law is when parliamentary business is considered out of timelines. It is considered an annulity and there are instances where the courts have declared so. We do not want citizens to petition this House. The Senate makes solid findings only to be struck out or go unnoticed due to time delays. I urge all chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and committee members to ensure business is concluded as soon as possible. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are 489 Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) that are under consideration by the various standing committees. On 8th July, 2025, when the Senate Business Committee (SBC) meets, they will prepare the business for that week. The tentative business on 9th of July will be various questions to various ministries including, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, Ministry of Land, Environment and Natural Resources, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, other Cabinet Secretaries set out to appear on 9th July,2025 when we resume from recess. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Office of County Attorney Act, various county government amendments laws and a number of Motions are before us. In conclusion, I take this opportunity to thank all the Senators for their effort during Part III of the Fourth Session. I hope that we shall vote shortly. There is a new trend being introduced in the House where people canvass the business of the House behind the scenes. While it is not bad, I believe the vote is the actual determinant that says the truth. Concerning the formula issue, in all the other occasions, Members have convinced each other by vote. This is the third week and we are yet to vote on the initial Motion because of subsequent amendments. I plead that as we vote when we move to the next Order. Whatever result is not fatal, as we are now discussing the amended version of the Motion. This means that even if it is defeated, we will revert to the original Motion. If it carries the day, then that is final. I urge us to take time today and vote on this Motion. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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