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    "content": "NOTING that the Senate held its first plenary and Committee sittings away from Nairobi in Uasin Gishu county from 24th -28th September, 2018 providing an opportunity for several sectors of society to directly engage with the legislative arm of government through public participation on various issues, as well as participate in oversight through inspection of various projects and programs of national and county governments; COGNIZANT that holding the plenary and Committee sittings of the Senate away from the traditional premises at the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi has great potential to, among others– (i) enhance the interaction between the Senate and county governments; (ii) bring the Senate closer to the counties and the general public; (iii) provide an opportunity to members and staff of county assemblies to learnand borrow best practices from the Senate; (iv) promote the role and work of the Senate; (v) highlight existing opportunities for people to get involved in the work of the Senate; (vi) develop and strengthen capacity and partnerships at the county level; and (vii) enhance public awareness regarding the Business of the Senate. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Article 126 (1) of the Constitution and Standing Order 31(1) of the Senate, the Senate resolves that its plenary and committee sittings be held in Kitui County from 16th to 20th September, 2019."
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