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    "id": 982268,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, there are a few points that I would like to bring to the attention of the Senate as we begin this new session. I am happy that during the previous session, you led the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights to process the Petition that is before the High Court. We are now waiting for directions from the High Court and the Office of the Chief Justice on the issue of Bills that were passed unprocedurally and without the concurrence of the Senate. We hope this matter will be put to rest. In 2013, the Supreme Court made its pronouncement on this matter but it seems the National Assembly has not been keen. As Members have complained, most Bills have been “killed” in the name of being Money Bills according to Article 114 of the Constitution. We hope the courts will make pronouncements on this matter so as to allow us to work seamlessly and serve Kenyans. Most of the Bills we pass are not for the benefit of the Senate or the National Assembly. We only have one client, which is the people of Kenya."
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