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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) R. K. Nyamai",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Rachael Kaki Nyamai",
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    "content": "to give my own experience as a new MP and Chair of a Committee. The attributes contained in this Motion, purporting to describe hon. J.B. Muturi, do not fit him. I believe that, just like me, other new MPs who are chairs of committees have received a lot of attention from him in terms of being guided on how to implement certain activities in this House. He is a Speaker who is accessible. He will not tell you: “Get out of my office until you get an appointment with me.” All of us have received so much support from him, and I give him credit for that. He is a friendly and sociable person, especially outside the Chamber, where most of the guidance is given. The Speaker was not appointed. We are the ones who listened to him. He gave us his manifesto, indicating what he could do for us; and we elected him. A lot has been said by previous speakers on what he has been able to do to ensure that we settle down in this House. Many of us have stayed without offices for months. We complained to him almost every day and he ensured that all of us settled down. Leading a Committee of 29 Members is not easy. It is more difficult to lead a House of 349 politicians who say whatever they wish, because they represent their people. For that reason, I would like to point out the fact that some people may misunderstand the Speaker when he tries to be humorous. We need to understand when the Speaker is being humorous to avoid confusing it with being too hard on Members. Hon. Deputy Speaker, issues of corruption have been raised in this House and, as a leader and a father in this House---"
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