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    "content": "to give a Statement relating to the exercise or responsibilities of his office. I hope that I am speaking for my brother, the Senate Minority Leader, that this is not something to misuse. It is something to use when, for example, there is need to clarify on some things that relate to our responsibilities. I have seen this Report and the final point I want to make in support is with regard to the proposed splitting of some very large committees. Let me say that I have heard the arguments that we are a small House and, therefore, if we have many committees, this may create a lot of work load. I do not think so because I know many Senators who are feeling under-utilized. At least, I speak from the Majority side but I can also see my sister, Godliver, nodding her head. She feels under-utilized because she is available. Some Senators are saying that since they are purely legislators under the new Constitution, then they are available and ready to serve. Therefore, the idea that we are few and that we cannot have many Committees is not correct. Secondly, we have a very huge mandate. Some of these Committees are taking in too much such that they cannot deliver, for example, the Committee on Energy, Roads and Infrastructure. Energy in itself is a huge area. There is geothermal development, hydro power, solar and wind among other things. There is also infrastructure which includes railway, ports, habours and roads. You cannot function this way and I support the splitting that has been proposed. As my brother Sen. Murungi said, we need to separate Education from Information Communication and Technology. Without much ado, I totally support this Report and thank you for the opportunity to contribute."
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