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    "id": 824941,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Moses Cheboi",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Kipkemboi Cheboi",
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    "content": "In a nutshell, the Committee wants to re-introduce Question Time in a manner that will interest Members and increase their visibility. Constituents will also follow the proceedings of this House during Question Time. I know Hon. Duale, who is the Leader of the Majority Party, came to Parliament for the first time during the 10th Parliament – towards the tail-end of the Question Time. The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) used to have programme called LeoKatika Bunge, which was very popular with our constituents. I believe Hon. Jimmy Angwenyi, who is the second oldest Member in the House, agrees with me that this particular programme was watched by Members more than the news. It was broadcast late at night. Members may ask the tangible changes which the new procedure will bring. Firstly, there will be more visibility, which is key for Members. Secondly, the new procedure will result in more Members being present at commencement of business of the House. Currently, it is very difficult for us to have the requisite quorum on Wednesday morning. We have problems raising quorum in the afternoon, including this afternoon. The Quorum Bell was rung for Members to come into the Chamber. That will not happen when there are questions before the House."
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