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    "id": 805170,
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    "content": "SITTING OF THE SENATE OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, NAIROBI THAT AWARE that the Senate of Kenya is established by Article 93 of the Constitution and its main role, as set out in Article 96 of the Constitution, is to represent and serve the interests of the counties and their governments; FURTHER AWARE that the Senate plays a critical role in the linkage of the devolved governments and the national government; NOTING that since its inception the Senate has held its sittings in Nairobi with its committees occasionally visiting the devolved governments on fact finding missions; COGNIZANT of the need to enhance the interaction between the Senate and county governments as a means of bringing the Senate closer to the counties and the general public; APPRECIATING the recommendation of the Senate Business Committee that a Sitting of the Senate be held away from the traditional premises in Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, in order to- (i) provide an opportunity to members and staff of county assemblies to learn and borrow best practices from the Senate; (ii) promote the role and work of the Senate; (iii) highlight existing opportunities for people to get involved in the work of the Senate; and (iv) develop ad strengthen partnerships at the county level and enhance public awareness regarding the Business of the Senate. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Article 126 (1) of the Constitution and standing order 31(1) of the Senate Standing Orders, the Senate resolves that its plenary and committees sittings be held in Uasin Gishu County from 24th to 28th September, 2018."
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