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    "id": 838966,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/838966/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Lusaka",
    "speaker_title": "COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIR The Speaker",
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    "content": " Hon. Senators, I have two communications to make. RETURN FROM HISTORIC SITTINGS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY I wish to take this opportunity to welcome you back to Nairobi after the weeklong sittings in Uasin Gishu County Assembly. As you may be aware, the Senate made a resolution to sit in the County Assembly of Uasin Gishu on 21st June, 2018. This marked a very important part of our journey as the second Senate of the Republic of Kenya; and the first time that the Parliament of Kenya sat outside of Nairobi. It points to a key milestone and, obviously, a permanent stamp in the annals of history. Hon. Senators, history is written by people who dare the journey. As we made history, I am reminded about the challenges of catching the eye of the Speaker, and a claim by some Senators on how many times they should stand to be given a chance to speak. This was a clear departure from our digital systems to a manual system and a reminder that we have the responsibility to nurture our county assemblies in developing their systems. Hon. Senators, allow me, from the outset, to thank all Senators who made time to attend both Chamber and Committee proceedings. This was a clear demonstration of our commitment in the Senate, to pursue matters of interest to counties, and to protect the interests of county governments. I admired the zeal and energy with which all Senators were able to move from one Committee room to another and the level of engagement with the people of Uasin Gishu County. This was real time public participation. Hon. Senators, as we celebrate this historic milestone since the enactment of the Constitution, I wish to remind all Senators of our key responsibility to protect the interest The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes"
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