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    "id": 920768,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13178,
        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 51(1) (b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration for the period commencing 1st January, 2019 to 30th June, 2019. During the period under review, our Committee held a total of ten Sittings, considered one Bill and one Petition. We held a public hearing forum on the Bill. The National Cohesion and Peace Building Bill (Senate Bills No.35 of 2019) was referred to the Committee, which held a public hearing forum and considered submissions received from the public. Madam Temporary Speaker, with regard to petitions, the Committee considered one Petition concerning Kibera Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), which was committed to the Committee on 19th November, 2018. The Committee met the petitioners, considered the matter and shall be meeting the Cabinet Secretary (CS) in charge of Internal Security and Coordination of the National Government so as to conclude on the Petition. During this time, the Committee had a great opportunity to interact with the petitioners, who expressed the challenges they have gone through. In fact, as a nation, we need to think about that seriously and see what we can do about it. Although our discussion with the Ministry is still ongoing, some members among the petitioners have already passed on. Therefore, there is need for the Ministry to avail themselves, and this matter to be concluded. Madam Temporary Speaker, the Committee held a consultative meeting in Nairobi on 8th May, 2019 with the Ministry of Devolution and Arid and Semi-Arid 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."
}