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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ethuro",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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        "legal_name": "Ekwee David Ethuro",
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    "content": " Hon. Senators, let me speak to the second point of order as raised by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. Indeed, the Chair is aware that demonstrations have been taking place, and they have not followed the directive that was given previously in the Tenth Parliament. I want to assure all hon. Senators that immediately we learnt of the would-be demonstrations, we ensured that our Serjeant-at-Arms, in consultations with the police, were out there to ensure that hon. Senators were protected. We also mobilized efforts, including the police station within KICC. So, to that extent, I want hon. Senators to feel free, comfortable and know that they are secure. To the demonstrators, I want to reiterate what my predecessors have spoken on. This is a country of civilized people, of laws and constitutionalism. The Constitution allows members of the public to demonstrate, including hon. Senators, hon. Members and members of the civil society. That is everybody’s right. But our laws also very clearly spell out that you cannot impede an hon. Member or hon. Senator from moving from point “A” to point “B” especially when coming to perform their legislative work. Hon. Senators, I will, therefore, sit with my counterpart to ensure that the provisions that had previously been provided for are complied with. We will also look at other ways, which you can make suggestions on, on how any would be protestor can be accommodated without necessarily interfering with the work of legislators. Next Order! The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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