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    "id": 38926,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kimunya",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Transport",
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        "legal_name": "Amos Muhinga Kimunya",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to provisions of Standing Order No.36(4) I take this opportunity to make the following Statement with regard to the business for the week. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, first allow me to congratulate Members of this House for their untiring spirit that was demonstrated yesterday where hon. Members sat past 9.00 p.m. This allowed hon. Members to ventilate adequately and eventually approve the nominees for the offices of the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice and the Director of Public Prosecutions. This unprecedented process has placed Kenya ahead in the league of other nations in setting up of one of the most credible judicial systems in the world. Having stayed without a Chief Justice for almost four months, we hope that once gazzetted, these officers will hit the ground running and provide service to Kenyans. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, hon. Members also deliberated and passed the critical Second Reading Stage of the Independent Offices (Appointment) Bill, Bill No.11 of 2011 which is listed today for debate and consideration in the Committee of the whole House. I would like to say there was unanimity in terms of the amendments that were required and they will be coming at the Committee Stage. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on Tuesday, 14th June, 2011, the House Business Committee, during its sitting. resolved that the House should go on a short recess. This recess is obviously to facilitate the work on the Budget by the various committees and to allow the public to participate through public representation. Without anticipating debate on this Motion which is listed on the Order Paper and which will be coming later, the month-long adjournment will allow Committees to scrutinize the annual estimates and also seek public representation on them before making these reports to the House. The reports will then be used in consideration of various Votes in the Committee of Supply. Given these circumstances and if the House so decides today, you appreciate that we have not anticipated any business next week because we expect to be on recess"
}