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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, it is common sense that when you look at the ration of 67 to 349 in terms of simplicity, you realize that the Senate can only be represented if there are six vacancies. However, because we have five vacancies, it is unfortunate that they are not represented here. Article 96 is very clear on the role of the Senate. They are supposed to legislate matters within the counties. In Pan-African Parliament, you discuss regional matters. These are matters to do with nationals. So, they have no say in such an issue. So, as others have said, let us go for the referendum and let the people decide. We are waiting for the Supreme Court, although I am worried that when the court ruling will come I do not know where the Senate will be. The Constitution is very clear. We know our roles and they know what they are supposed to do. Hon. Speaker, respect is earned and not demanded. I was shocked when I read today’s newspaper. People are looking down upon the leadership of the National Assembly. You are our Speaker. You are our head. In the Constitution, in case the President and the Deputy President are incapacitated then you are the one to take power. So, it is high time they respected you because they do not know where you will be tomorrow. Hon. Speaker, matters to deal with the MDGs are actually within the province of the National Assembly. It is high time they respected us. Thank you."
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