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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Otieno",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Public Service",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to take this opportunity to make the following Statement on behalf of the Leader of Government Business with regard to the business of next week pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.36(4). First, also allow me to communicate the best wishes of His Excellency the Leader of Government Business to all the Members of the House. The task before us is both critical and phenomenonal owing to the fact that we are faced with a very short deadline, that is by 27th February, 2012, to pass key constitutional implementation Bills three of which are currently at their Second Reading stages. It is for this reason that hon. Members agreed to hold special morning sittings on Thursday, today; Tuesday, next week and Thursday, 23rd February, 2012 to allow more time for Members to deliberate on this important Bills. However, gauging from the goodwill and dedication demonstrated so far by the Members of this House, the Leader of Government Business is confident that we will deliver quality legislation within the stipulated deadlines. Next week, the House will continue with the debate on the following Bills, currently at the Second Reading stage. One, the County Governments Bill, Bill No.1 of 2012; two, the Intergovernmental Relations Bill, Bill No.2 of 2012 and three, the Transition to Devolved Government Bill, Bill No.3 of 2012. The House will also consider the Second Reading of the Land Registration Bill, Bill No.4 of 2012 and the Second Reading of the National Land Commission Bill, Bill No.5 of 2012. Finally, the House Business Committee will meet on Tuesday, 21st February, 2012 to consider the business for the rest of the week. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I table the Statement."
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