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    "id": 994633,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Rangwe, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Lillian Gogo",
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        "legal_name": "Lilian Achieng Gogo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for allowing me to weigh in on this matter. I rise to support this particular Motion on the basis of precedent that has been set. Members have talked about ad hoc committees that were formed earlier, even before this COVID-19 came, to look at other issues like cattle rustling and things that were important at that time. That is why they are called ad hoc committees. They only come in when it is necessary. They discharge a given duty after which they are disbanded. Therefore, I do not see any conflict of interest here. The challenge that we are facing as Kenyans is that, if you are not in it, then it is not a good thing. I can read that people are thinking that this ad hoc committee is going to gain in one way or another. This is a serving point for Kenyans. I want to appreciate people who have already done quite something on the issue of COVID-19 in this country. I want to support the work of the Government, the work of medical management systems and paramedics. I want to support our law enforcers who have done quite something. However, concerning the august House, we lag behind. Statements will be issued; things will happen and we will be out. Yet, we are busy discussing on our social platforms and giving our contributions. The ad hoc committee is necessary because COVID-19 is multi-sectoral. It is beyond the Departmental Committee on Health. Committees will work together. Several contagious diseases already have established protocols in place. So, COVID-19 is just one of the contagious diseases that have come. It is a global pandemic. I do not see anything wrong with us having a parliamentary"
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