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    "id": 83936,
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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Okemo",
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        "legal_name": "Chrysanthus Barnabas Okemo",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order regarding a petition dated 5th July 2010 relating to the Charterhouse Bank which was tabled in this House by Mr. C. Kilonzo on the 7th July. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, following deliberations on the same, the House committed the petition to the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade, pursuant to Standing Order No.210. The Committee is also required under the same Standing Order to prepare a Report in response and have it laid on the table of the House after 21 days. This would have brought the date of presenting such a Report on the 28th of July. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the petition was tabled in July and at that time, we were all busy with the referendum campaign. So, the Committee never had an opportunity to meet. Our first meeting was held at the end of August on 23rd. We invited several witnesses. We have held meetings three times every week since that time to today. However, we have not been able to exhaust all the witnesses. Some witnesses will be required to come back in order to give new evidence. Due to the complexity of the matter and also because of the many witnesses who are still yet to appear before our Committee, I would like to seek the indulgence of the House for an extension in order to enable the Committee to invite those witnesses who have not appeared before us and also to recall those who have new evidence to give. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would therefore, like to seek the indulgence of the House for extension of time. If I had the opportunity, I would try to convince the House that we go up to the end of November but I leave that to you."
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