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    "id": 916485,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/916485/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to make a Statement this afternoon under Standing Order No. 52(2), in my official capacity as the Senate Majority Leader, and a person who has been charged with the responsibility to deal with and introduce business in this House particularly if it comes from the counties or the national Government. This Statement is pursuant to a Motion that was tabled in the National Assembly which purported to lecture the Senate on its responsibilities. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you may be aware, the Senate is established pursuant to Article 96 of the Constitution and its mandate is clearly defined. However, its existence and space in the organisation of Government continues to be challenged by the National Assembly, not for any other reason but political expediency. The existence of the leadership offices in the Senate has similarly been challenged by the same persons. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, from the onset, I emphasize the fact that this is done for political expediency to confuse the members of the public as to the responsibilities of the Senate and its leadership. This state of affairs has occasioned a long-standing misunderstanding and inability by the leadership of the Majority side of the two Houses of Parliament to agree on the processing of legislation in Parliament as contemplated in the Constitution. 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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