{"id":691850,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/691850/?format=json","text_counter":6,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Ethuro","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":{"id":158,"legal_name":"Ekwee David Ethuro","slug":"ekwee-ethuro"},"content":" Hon. Senators, let me take this opportunity to once again welcome you to this Special Sitting of this Senate, which is the fourth during the current recess. Additionally, we shall tomorrow, Thursday, 8th September, 2016, have the fifth Special Sitting during this recess. Your finding time to come each time you are required is a clear demonstration of your dedication to your duty, and in the service of the people of the Republic of Kenya, and your willingness and readiness to execute the constitutional mandate. I, therefore, urge you to continue in this spirit. Hon. Senators, today’s and tomorrow’s Special Sittings have been convened following a request by the Senate Majority and Minority leaders, dated 5th, September, 2016, and supported by the requisite number of Senators, requesting the Speaker of the Senate to appoint Wednesday, 7th September, 2016, and Thursday, 8th September, 2016 as the days for Special Sittings of the Senate in order to consider:- (1) The Elections Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.37 of 2016); (2) The Election Offences Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 36 of 2016); The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."}