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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Billow",
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        "legal_name": "Billow Adan Kerrow",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to thank you for giving that communication. For a long time, this House has been taken for granted because of the fact that as Senators, we have always held ourselves in dignity and decided not to react to every statement or speech made in this regard to safeguard the dignity and respect of this House. I want to thank you because the points you have given, particularly the reasons behind that law are very noble indeed. As we speak, many Kenyans, as a matter of fact are quite appreciative because of one important reason; that, our Constitution underlines one matter that is very important and this is consultation. In every Chapter of this Constitution, one thing that is emphasized is consultation; in the process of making laws, in making budgets, in integrated development plans and everything that has to be done, be it at the county level or at the national level, public consultation is critical. This law has brought together leaders of a county. There is a perception that has been created by County Governors that hon. Members of Parliament; National Assembly and the Senate are not Members of the county. That is a notion that is going round. We are being referred to as the people of 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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