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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Pukose",
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        "legal_name": "Robert Pukose",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, thank you for allowing me to make a few comments on this Order of Precedence Bill. I want to thank hon. Keynan for the effort he has put in; I want to also thank hon. Members for having sat here. There was a lot of interest on this Bill. As you know in our country, after the passage of our current Constitution, we have undergone many changes. It is upon this House to streamline issues, make sure that things are done properly and everybody is referred to accordingly. I want to thank hon. Members because today we have had order even in terms of sirens. In the past, if you went through the towns, you heard many sirens, and you did not know who was passing, or whether it was an ambulance or an important person. I also want to thank hon. Members because in the passing of this Bill, we have been able to make sure that VIPs – the former Prime Minister and former Presidents – are also given sirens, because it is not just a question of them passing, it is a question of their security. These are dignitaries who have served this country in their capacities. During their time they worked for this country; they also need to be protected and to move freely and with recognition. The only disappointment is that we have not been able to sort out the mess about the MCAs; when you are at the county level, everybody is referred to as an honourable member. We have also not sorted out the issue of the chief officers, because people will be referring to them as “ waziri”. Y ou will wonder whether it is the Waziri for Agriculture or it is a Minister from the counties. These are still challenges but I know they are teething problems, and with time we will sort them out."
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