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    "id": 990641,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Garissa Township, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Aden Duale",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for that guidance. We are not here to violate the Constitution. Article 123 must be upheld and I have no other interest. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, aware that, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global health pandemic and that the pandemic has led to an unprecedented global health crisis; Cognizant that the Government, non-governmental institutions, well-wishers and health authorities globally have joined hands and put in place a number of measures to contain the pandemic, mainly through travel and behavioural restrictions, provisions of necessary protective facilities, equipping existing health facilities, availing resources and providing necessary assistance and information; Appreciating the policy measures and interventions being undertaken by the Government, through the multi-agency National Emergency Response Committee on Coronavirus (NERC) led by the Ministry of Health, to contain the spread of the pandemic and cushion Kenyans against its social and economic effects; Further cognizant of the legislative measures proposed by the Executive, including the establishment of the COVID-19 Fund, the reduction of the Value Added Tax, amongst others; Further appreciating the role of the National Assembly in taking necessary legislative interventions and offering the necessary political and legislative support, whenever required; Now therefore, this House resolves: (a) to laud and appreciate the Government of the Republic of Kenya for the action and policy measures undertaken so far in combating the spread of the virus and addressing the economic effects of the virus in the country to cushion ordinary Kenyans from its effects. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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