{"id":760111,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/760111/?format=json","text_counter":202,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cheruiyot","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13165,"legal_name":"Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot","slug":"aaron-cheruiyot"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will be gracious enough. I will not take 15 minutes. I will be mindful of my colleagues who would wish to make a contribution. Let me continue from where I was before I was interrupted. Many speakers have debated this issue on whether it is right for us to legislate as a House especially at this very interesting time in our country. I wish to remind everybody who cares to listen, is mindful and sincere in their hearts that they wish the best for this country, that the only way we can have a country where we all live, and which we celebrate and rejoice to be members of, is if we respect the Constitution and the institutions that are therein. Parliament is a congregation of the people of Kenya. I have said times without number that the 47 elected Senators plus the 20 nominated Senators in this House are a representation of the 45 million Kenyans. When they stand to speak in this House, they do so, on behalf of the people of Kenya. Each afternoon when I rise and make a presentation, I make sure that I consult the people of Kericho who have sent me to this House before I make my submissions."}