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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Anami",
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        "legal_name": "Lisamula Silverse Anami",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, we achieve a lot through the work that we undertake through Committees. Indeed, the Constitution of Kenya allows for public participation and has given us the mandate and responsibility to represent our people. As we represent them, it is only good that we speak for them. This afternoon, I feel a little disappointed that we have not given a lot of attention to this Motion. I wish to support the Motion on the reappointment of the Members of the Committee for the work that they have to do. To the coalitions in this House, it is only better that we should use our various strategies. While our colleagues on the other side will be using all the strategies to maximise their tyranny of numbers, we have to find a way of delivering to our constituents, hence the explanation for this give and take exercise. I thank the leadership of CORD for bringing back the Members who may have been de-whipped from the various Committees. We have achieved a lot through working in Committees because we understand the functions of different institutions and departments of Government. Let us not lose that. It is important for us to keep these Committees working. It is not fair to the Kenyan populace for us to let Committees to stay for a long time without working. Committee reports fail to come to the House in time for decisions to be made. It is important for us to adhere to the rules of the House, follow the Constitution and serve our people. Many petitions have been referred to Committees and we are waiting for reports. As we wait for these reports, justice should be done to the people of Kenya. It is important for us to pass this Motion, so that the Committee can embark on its work and we can serve our people. We need to appreciate the fact that we have a mix of talents in the House. I support the idea of reviewing the Standing Orders. We need to have people with specific talents to work for The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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