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    "id": 627341,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wetangula",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Minority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Moses Masika Wetangula",
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    "content": " On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, I thank you for having led this House this far. However, we must resist the temptation to be an Executive rubberstamp. If you look at the record of debate on this matter – the Motion was moved, seconded, two Members made contributions and then Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale moved an amendment. The rest of the afternoon was spent on the amendment which has far reaching consequences on the statement, but did not go into the substance of the matter. I fully share the sentiments of the distinguished Senator for Trans-Nzoia; there are so many issues in this BPS that will inform the Budget. All these mega scandals we are seeing emerged through this kind of papers. We have a duty as representatives of the people of this country to put forward the views of the people that we represent through debate. Those who vote may vote against what we say, but we must have our say. This afternoon, we have just steamrolled through a document that has far-reaching consequences on the unfolding budget process – a budget that has so many questionable issues that we need to raise. The Division of Revenue Bill is not a panacea to this Statement. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to go on record as having expressed my displeasure alongside those who record similar displeasure, that we can do things better. We, as a House, representing 47 counties – 40 plus million Kenyans – cannot pass an important document after four contributions. It is neither right nor fair. In the strongest terms possible, I record my dissent in the manner in which we have truncated debate, steamrolled a vote and passed this paper. It is neither right nor proper."
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