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    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/655332/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lesuuda",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Naisula Lesuuda",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, we have always said that the role of this House is very clear under Article 96 of the Constitution. However, the goodwill that I talked about has been lacking. That is why we have to categorically strengthen the role of the Senate. It is important for Kenyans and all of us to know that many are the times that debate has been whether we really need this House or not. As Kenyans, we should all know that when we strengthen the Senate, we strengthen devolution and delivery of services to Kenyans. So, it is important for us to look at ways to do so. The oversight role of the Senate should be very clear for it to get resources to do oversight categorically. This will ensure that the public get the services that they desire. I would like to add to what Sen. M. Kajwang said. It is as if he read my mind. Many of those who sit in this House who have had the experience and always contributed on issues to do with how we should strengthen this House were in one way or another involved in the Constitution making process of this country. I would like those who will sit in this Committee not to think that probably they will not sit in this House again. Many of them will be contesting for the position of governor and, so probably, would not need a strong Senate. We should make laws for posterity regardless of whether in the next election you will find yourself in this Senate or not. Madam Temporary Speaker, having listened to the contributions of some of my colleagues, even when this Motion was seconded, there is already some suspicion on whether The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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