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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "good for us to take a small break of about a week to go and visit our constituents, and also participate in a very important conference on devolution. This time will help us to refresh and meet with other legislators, governors and the Executive, and think about where we are taking this country. Madam Temporary Speaker, we have been entertained this week by a lot of interesting things. Therefore, this break will assist to bring all these things into perspective. Corruption is one of the biggest problem that we have and I proud of this House for having passed the Motion on maize issues. Farmers will see that the Senate is doing a fantastic job in order to protect their interests. Madam Temporary Speaker, the other legislations that we were able to pass will help this country to generate more revenue and also bring sanity into the issues of compensation. One of the good legislation that we were able to work on, which has been sent back to the National Assembly, is The Land Value Index Laws (Amendment) Bill, which sets out a clear mechanism on how people can be compensated, once any national development projects are done. I am proud of the Committee that worked on that Report because they ensured that the rule of law prevails. Madam Temporary Speaker, the other issue that I cannot forget has to do with the responsibilities of this House. When this House summons anybody to appear before it, it is important--- I want to send a very strong warning and message to Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiang’i. The fact that the President appointed him to co-ordinate national Government did not say that he is above the law. It is time that people respect this House, because the Constitution is alive. We are given an opportunity to look at matters that affect Kenyans, otherwise, we will be reduced to rubberstamps. Madam Temporary Speaker, I am proud of this House because, yesterday, a few Senators remained here until 10.30 p.m. to debate and pass the Budget Policy Statement (BPS). I am proud that we were able to propose an increase in the money going to the counties. During the break, we will make this position very clear to the Executive. I am sure that the Council of Governors (CoG) will be very happy to hear that we, as the Senate, in our wisdom, have increased the money which is to be sent to the counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, I know that this is a well-deserved break. I want to wish all the Senators a good break and hope that we will get back here energized, to continue serving the people of Kenya. With those few remarks, I beg to move and request the distinguished Senator for West Pokot County to second."
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