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    "id": 953686,
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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. Speaker Sir, so that we do not prolong a debate that is not there, it is important to have this kind of discussion in the House. The reason why Article 117(1) on freedom of speech and debate in Parliament was put there is because in the past, people were being recorded and reported for the things they say in the House. Unfortunately, though it does not happen in this House, it is still possible to hear cases of intimidation and harassment in other Houses. Therefore, freedom of speech is enjoyed in the House but freedom after speech is not enjoyed by everybody. That is why it is important to continue encouraging one another. As I said, Sen. Halake is doing a fantastic job by speaking on behalf of the people. I say this because there has been a lot of bashing and castigation that Members of the majority side should not speak on behalf of their constituents when there is maladministration on an issue. All of us here represent our constituents. They are the first priority before we aid and abate such a process. I agree with Sen. Orengo that we need to take our job seriously. The Committee that will investigate this issue must get to the bottom of it and come up with a serious report, so that petitions and statements being sought by Members do not become 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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