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    "content": "attendance, for instance, you; Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, Sen. M. Kajwang and a few others. When the House began this afternoon, we were more than 22 Senators. We know that we do not do just conduct the House business; we also have Committee work that is going on. I plead with the Senators to take the business of the House seriously. Every day, we send text messages to our Members. It is not fair because these are Members who are elected. They agreed that they will work for their people. It is unfortunate if every day our Whips, either from the Minority or the Majority side, should remind you to perform your roles. One of your roles as outlined in the Constitution is legislation. That is why we are in this House. The next role is oversight. That is why you have to come to House, look at the Bills and see whether you are oversighting on what is happening in the counties or at the national Government. It is unfortunate for me to stand and plead with Members who asked for this job; and knew their obligation which have timelines – they have to be in the Senate three days a week. The Senate is a new institution. We need to lay a good foundation so that come 2017, the Senate will be strong and stable. We have to take the business of the House seriously as the Senator for Kakamega County said. He always reminds us to be serious. It is always good to be serious with our business. I plead with the Senators; it is not for the Whips to remind them of their obligation. You should get a pay which you have worked for. I wish our Senators would do so."
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