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    "content": ". We will speak on out on any subject under the sun so long as it affects Kenyans. We will adopt a proactive approach and strive to make the Senate to be a friend of all Kenyans and let the Senate be their sanctuary in times of distress. Let the Senate be a beacon of sobriety and hope for Kenyans of all ages. On a light note, let me say that the Second Senate is no longer nyumba ya wazee . The second Senate under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 will strive to reach out and harmoniously work with the national Government. The so-called supremacy wars must be a thing of the past. That is how tangible and progressive milestones will be realised by our bicameral Parliament. The Holy Bible says that a divided house falls. Fellow hon. Senators, I call upon you to adopt and nurture the bipartisan and collegial relationship approaches that will transform and invigorate the Senate to embrace the various political interests represented in the 12th Parliament and ensure they find their rightful place. Under the new Senate leadership, we will endeavor to ensure that the Senate work strategically will be reviewed and if necessary, revised to embrace emerging trends of effective legislative work systems; that Senators perform their constitutional and leadership responsibilities through systems that are predictable and adequately facilitated to enable them deliver efficiently and quality services. Programs and activities of the Senate are guided by the need to respond to key priorities of the counties as well as the many challenges they have to face up to. We will initiate and strengthen internal collaborative linkages, deepen existing partnerships and engagement between the Senate, national and county government departments and agencies, regional and international development partners as well as non-state actors to work closely and harmoniously with the devolution family. We will strive to strengthen the capabilities of the Senators and their secretariats so that they constantly update their skills and expertise and ensure they acquire requisite parliamentary exposure to enable them handle complex and new frontiers of legislative and public affairs. We will also endeavor to be responsive and attune to emerging situations and reignite the manner in which traditional legislative services are offered."
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