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"speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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"content": "The lack of structured approach to foresight, however, risks us passing legislation that may become obsolete in the short run and failing in our duty to protect future generations. We may overlook warning signs that could protect our economy, environment and our people. Ultimately, we risk governing reactively instead of proactively. I, therefore, propose the following concrete steps to embed foresights and anticipatory governance in the Senate- (1) Amendment of the Senate Standing Orders to formally recognise foresight as a core component of legislative process. (2) Capacity building of all Senate committees through technical training in foresight and methodologies, including horizon scanning, system thinking and scenarios development. (3) Strengthening the Senate Future Caucus with adequate technical support to research and coordinate foresight approach across committees. (4) Enhance the role of the SLO to conduct future-oriented research and policy analysis. (5) Training of Senate staff across relevant departments to institutionalise futures thinking and subsequently improve support of Members of this House. (6) Drafting of legislation in this House with due consideration paid to intergeneration fairness as well as mandating pre-legislative and post-legislative scrutiny with a foresight approach. This is not just about procedural refinement. It is a paradigm shift. It is a necessary transition from reactive transitional leadership to proactive and value-based governance. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senate of Kenya must lead foresight to safeguard the future of this Republic and the inherent of Kenya’s future generation. I, therefore, urge all hon. Senators to support this agenda, not just for us, but for the generations whose voices are yet to be heard; the Kenyans of tomorrow. I thank you."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
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"content": " Next is the Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.57(1) by the Senate Majority Leader."
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"content": "BUSINESS OF THE SENATE FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING TUESDAY, 6TH MAY, 2025"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.57(1) to present the business of this Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 6th May, 2025. The status of the legislative business pending before the Senate is as follows- We have 54 Bills of which 42 are at the Second Reading stage while 12 are at the Committee of the Whole; 21 Motions are pending conclusion; 27 Petitions are pending conclusion, out of which 17 are due for reporting by the respecting Standing Committees; and 590 Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) are under consideration by Standing Committees. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am reading this particular statement on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader. Allow me to add this particular point for the benefit of the Committee on Finance and Budget, especially for the ears of Sen. Dullo. There is no discrimination when we handle statements. The reason statements take long to come is because we handle them on a first come, first served basis. She should be patient. If she has any doubts, she is free to write to us and we shall answer her in writing. Hon. Senators, it is noteworthy that in Part II of the Fourth Session, the Senate passed six Bills and referred them to the National Assembly for consideration, as well as 11 Motions on various matters whose resolutions have been referred to the concerned implementing agencies. You may recall that the Senate agreed to the National Assembly amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No.7 of 2023). This Bill has since been transmitted to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya for assent. I take this opportunity to thank hon. Senators for availing themselves to dispense with business as highlighted. However, from the foregoing, it is evident that the business before the Senate is a lot. It is my wish and that of the Senate leadership that as we proceed for the recess at the rise of the Senate today. We shall redouble our efforts to ensure that significant progress is made on the business upon resumption from regular sittings. I hasten to add, on my behalf and on behalf of the lion of Narok, which has been meandering into Kajiado without permission that we are very grateful---"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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"content": " Sen. (Dr.) Boni, just take your seat first."
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"content": "(Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale sat at his place)"
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"speaker": null,
"content": "(Loud consultations)"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
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"content": "Order, Hon. Senators! Sen. (Dr.) Boni please compose yourself because I have given you some latitude. First of all, you got away with how you were addressing your colleague, Sen. Fatuma. Here you are referring your colleague as a lion. The Standing Orders are very clear on how to refer your colleague. You should refer your colleague as the Hon. Senator for Narok County."
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"speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologise and stand guided. I meant the distinguished Senator for Narok County, who is also the Chief Whip on the side of the Minority, aka the lion of Narok, aka the lion that meanders in Kajiado and causes a lot of pain to some predators who sit in this House."
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