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    "speaker_name": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order Nos.177(3) and 179(1), the Senate approves the nomination of Sen. Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen, by the Rules and Business Committee, to be a member of the Standing Committee on Energy to replace Sen. Charles Keter, former Senator for Kericho County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Motion is related to the Motion that the Senators have just passed. I thank them for passing it. The Committee on Energy is a Standing Committee of this House. We know very well, as my brother, the Senator for Kakamega was trying to remind me, that there will be a by election and Kericho County will soon get a Senator. However, as a party, we have considered that when that happens, we will make adjustments. Categorically, we are very confident that we will get the endorsement and support of the people of Kericho County as Jubilee to get the next Senator. In any case, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale who is not here should know that KANU is part of the Jubilee Coalition. All the Members of KANU sit on the right side of the Speaker of the Senate, meaning that they are on the Government side. So, the issue of conceding defeat is neither here nor there but for sure, even within Jubilee, we are very sure that the next Senator for Kericho County will come from the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP). Mr. Speaker, Sir, having said that, I would like to add one other thing. The Committee on Energy is a Standing Committee and, therefore, the activities of the Committee have to proceed. It is important that the party balance is maintained and the work of the Committee is not hampered by the absence of a Member. So, I plead with hon. Senators to pass this Motion. Without much ado, I beg to move. I request the Deputy Leader of Minority to second."
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