{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153517","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153515","results":[{"id":1553352,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553352/?format=json","text_counter":339,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Wafula","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":348,"legal_name":"Davis Wafula Nakitare","slug":"davis-nakitare"},"content":"Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to request the Chair to protect citizens from the toxic statements that are being spewed on the Floor of the House. We have guests at the gallery and as a wise man I think we need to take cover of such unpalatable and unindigestible statements being flung on the Floor of the House. Time is up, Sen. Eddy, to step up and be a Senator. Listen to the counsel of the Chair and let us proceed with the discussion. I want to thank the Chair for stabilizing this session and bringing Members back to the topic of the day."},{"id":1553353,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553353/?format=json","text_counter":340,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Abdul Haji","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Sen. Wafula. Sen. Eddy, I am going to welcome the guests. When I am done, it is my wish that you will withdraw your statement."},{"id":1553354,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553354/?format=json","text_counter":341,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Abdul Haji","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":"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."},{"id":1553355,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553355/?format=json","text_counter":342,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Interruption of debate on the Motion)"},{"id":1553356,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553356/?format=json","text_counter":343,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR"},{"id":1553357,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553357/?format=json","text_counter":344,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"VISITING DELEGATION FROM THE ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP, UNITED KINGDOM"},{"id":1553358,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553358/?format=json","text_counter":345,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Senators, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Speaker's Gallery this afternoon, of a delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). The APPG is a cross-party group in the United Kingdom run by and for Members of the Commons and Lords. The delegation is undertaking a one-day visit to the Senate to gain insights into the legislative process, the architectural heritage of the buildings and the overall functioning of both Houses of Parliament. The delegation is being hosted by the Parliamentarians for Global Action, Kenyan Chapter. The Parliamentarians for Global Action is dedicated to fostering collaboration and undertaking across different parliamentary bodies and jurisdictions. I request each member of the delegation to stand when called out, so that you may be acknowledged in the Senate tradition- 1. Ms. Leah E. Ingham - Head of Delegation 2. Rt. Hon. Baroness Tessa A. V. Blackstone 3. Ms. Kirith K. A. N. Swissell 4. Mr. Richard J. Holden 5. Dr. Rupa A. Haq 6. Baroness Doreen D. Lawrence 7. Baroness Carmen Smith 8. Ms. Kim M. Johnson 9. Ms. Ann-Met Jhabi 10. Eduarda Mendonca Ray 11. Dr. Rael Mutai 12. Kigen Korir 13. Agako Ekirapa On behalf of the Senate and on my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome and wish you a fruitful visit. Can we have Sen. Tabitha Mutinda have the opportunity to welcome the guests?"},{"id":1553359,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553359/?format=json","text_counter":346,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Tabitha Mutinda","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you so much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to welcome our guests who are the UK MPs from the House of Commons and the House of Lords. I want to tell them to feel at home. I look forward to joining you later. I am part of the team for Partnership for Global Action, which we have worked very closely with Mr. Festus of Marie Stopes. We do a lot in terms of support for our Bills, especially on women's issues, child issues and gender-based violence. I am happy because I know you have invited me for dinner this great evening. I look forward to interacting with you very closely. I wish you a fruitful moment here in Nairobi. This is the capital city. 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."},{"id":1553360,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553360/?format=json","text_counter":347,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Tabitha Mutinda","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"I know you have walked around Parliament Buildings. I was not able to join you, but we are a bicameral parliament. This is the “Upper House”, the Senate. Then, we also have the National Assembly on the other side. We normally transact and pass Bills, which undergo a process. Feel at home and I look forward to engaging with you. I thank you."},{"id":1553361,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553361/?format=json","text_counter":348,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Abdul Haji","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Senator. Sen. Eddy Oketch, you may proceed."}]}