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    "id": 865713,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "Standing Order and others should be applied judiciously, noting that it has far-reaching consequences, not only of enhancing the confidence of the office of the Speaker, but also the efficient and effective performance of functions bestowed on the institution of the Senate, in exercise of the sovereign power delegated by the people of Kenya. In short, this Standing Order allows this House to escape from its own rules, not just where the subject matter has not been addressed, but even where the supervening superior objectives of this House demand. That is why, in my view, it appears as the first Standing Order; to show that it is a trump card that the House can use to escape from the rigours of the specifics of Standing Orders. More important issues that touch on the soul of the nation and devolution cannot be tied to our rules, which we have made for our convenience. Therefore, if you like, it is like the trump card that the House can use to avoid procedure and technicalities defeating the core purpose of the existence of this House. I so rule. I will invite one or two observations, and this is work in progress that can be improved in future. Sen. Wetangula."
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