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    "id": 871706,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kihika",
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        "legal_name": "Susan Wakarura Kihika",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in putting the Calendar together, we have taken into account the major deadlines that we have as the Senate. Those are for legislations such as the County Allocation of Revenue Bill. The sitting days take into account the deadlines, so that we are in the House when that is supposed to happen. In addition, there is The Division of Revenue Bill, which is very important as it has guidelines and deadlines. Given the way the Calendar has been structured, we shall be able to deal with it. We should be able to deliver within the days that we have our sittings in relation to the deadlines that we have for these important pieces of legislation. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we also have the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) and the Medium-Term Debt Strategy that will be brought to the Senate. Looking at the Calendar, it is quite obvious that dates were not just picked and pasted to be the sitting days or recess days. Much thought has been put into it, so that the business of this House will run smoothly during this Third Session of the Senate. Therefore, this Calendar is wonderful because it is a good roadmap for the Senate and will guide us very well. It will also give enough time for Members to bring their Bills in addition to the Government Bills, Motions, Petitions and all other pieces of legislation, so that we can keep our business going. Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir, the recess dates will also help Senators to handle one of the very critical mandates, which is to go back to their counties and engage with their electorate. With the recess dates being what they are, it gives us room, so that we are not just stuck in Nairobi. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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