HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, POST, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept
{
"count": 1608389,
"next": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=api&page=144685",
"previous": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=api&page=144683",
"results": [
{
"id": 1465032,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465032/?format=api",
"text_counter": 65,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Pursuant to Rule 8 of the Rules of Procedure when considering the proposed removal from office of a governor in plenary, on Saturday, 17th August, 2024, the Clerk of the Senate furnished each party with the documentation filed by the other party in accordance with Rules 6 and 7 of the Rules of Procedure. Hon. Senators, ladies and gentlemen, the hearing programme, which has been appended in today’s Order Paper, details the various activities in the hearing and determination of the matter and the time allocated to each activity. It will be crucial, therefore, that all the parties comply with the time allocated. The parties will be notified of the balance of time on each activity through the Clerks-at-the-Table. In summary, the programme states that today, Monday, 19thAugust, 2024, after we have dispensed with preliminary matters, the charges against the Governor, as submitted by the County Assembly, shall be read. The Governor will be given an opportunity to take a plea on the charges. This will be followed by an opening statement by the County Assembly and, thereafter, by the Governor. After the conclusion of the opening statements, the presentation of the case of the County Assembly shall commence. After presentation of the case by the County Assembly, hon. Senators will be given an opportunity to ask questions or seek clarifications from the County Assembly. This should take us up to the end of today’s sitting. At the sitting scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, 20th August, 2024, the Governor will have an opportunity to present her case before the Senate. Hon. Senators will also be given an opportunity to ask questions or seek clarifications from the Governor, following which the closing statements by the parties will be made for a period not exceeding one hour each. The Senate shall then proceed to a debate prior to voting on each of the Charges. At this stage, a supplementary Order Paper will be issued to facilitate this debate. In accordance with Section 33 (7) of the County Governments Act, 2012 and Standing Order No.80(6) of the Senate Standing Orders, the voting shall be by county delegations. The Governor shall cease to hold office if a majority of all county delegations of the Senate vote to uphold any impeachment charge. If, however, the vote in the Senate fails to result in the removal of the Governor, pursuant to Standing Order No.80(7), the Speaker of the Senate shall notify the Speaker of the Meru County Assembly accordingly. Hon. Senators, ladies and gentlemen, I now invite the Counsel for the Meru County Assembly to introduce the legal team of the County Assembly and the Members of the Meru County Assembly representing the County Assembly by stating the full name and designation of each person. You may proceed."
},
{
"id": 1465033,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465033/?format=api",
"text_counter": 66,
"type": "heading",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "INTRODUCTION BY THE MERU COUNTY ASSEMBLY TEAM"
},
{
"id": 1465034,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465034/?format=api",
"text_counter": 67,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Mr. Ndegwa Njiru",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. My name is Ndegwa Njiru. I will be appearing for the Meru County Assembly together with- (1) Mr. Mwangi Ndegwa - Advocate (2) Mr. Mwirigi Eric Muriuki - Advocate (3) Mr. Mwereru Boniface Mawira - Advocate (4) Mr. Mwenda Antony - Advocate The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate."
},
{
"id": 1465035,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465035/?format=api",
"text_counter": 68,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Mr. Ndegwa Njiru",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "(5) Mr. Ngure Benson Kinyua - Advocate (6) Mr. Baptista Muriki Kanyaru- Advocate (7) Ms. Linda Nkirote Kithinji- Advocate The County Assembly shall call the following witnesses- (1) Hon. Zipporah Kinya – MCA (2) Hon. Aurelia Murangiri Kiramana – MCA (3) Hyrene Kawira Kamenchu - MCA. Mr. Speaker, Sir, those are the witnesses. I am most humbled."
},
{
"id": 1465036,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465036/?format=api",
"text_counter": 69,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": " Thank you. Order, hon. Senators. Sen. Faki, take your seat, please. I now invite the Counsel for the Governor to introduce the legal team representing the Governor by stating the full name and designation of each person. You may proceed, Counsel."
},
{
"id": 1465037,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465037/?format=api",
"text_counter": 70,
"type": "heading",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "INTRODUCTION BY THE MERU COUNTY GOVERNOR’S TEAM"
},
{
"id": 1465038,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465038/?format=api",
"text_counter": 71,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Mr. Elisha Ongoya",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Governor’s team is as follows- The Governor, Her Excellency, Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, is present. My name is Elisha Ongoya, the Counsel leading the team of the Governor. I am assisted by- (1) Mr. Elias Mutuma - Advocate (2) Ms. Bridah Kimathi - Advocate (3) Robert Mutembei - Advocate (4) Mr. Edgar Busiega - Advocate (5) Mr. Collins Mwenda - Advocate (6) Mr. Brian Lee Maingi - Legal Assistant (7) Ms. Michelle Makandi - Legal Assistant (8) Ms. Sylvia Njoki - Legal Assistant (9) Mr. Victor Koome - Legal Assistant (10) Ms. Noble Wandera - Legal Assistant We shall also be joined by witnesses in this matter. They include- (1) H.E. Hon. Kawira Mwangaza (2) Mr. Ibrahim Mutwiri Kirimi (3) Mr. Dickson Munene Nkanata (4) Hon. Evans Mawira Kaaria – MCA (5) Hon. Fridah Naito Gitobu – MCA (6) Hon. Jacob Mwirigi Muthuri - MCA That is the Governor’s team. Thank you so much."
},
{
"id": 1465039,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465039/?format=api",
"text_counter": 72,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": " Thank you. Hon. Senators, ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Senate, I welcome the County Assembly’s team, the Governor’s team, members of the public and the media to the Senate and to these proceedings. Finally, I will now invite the Clerk to read the Charges against Hon. Kawira Mwangaza, the Governor of Meru County. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate."
},
{
"id": 1465040,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465040/?format=api",
"text_counter": 73,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
"speaker_title": "The Speaker",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Clerk, you may proceed."
},
{
"id": 1465041,
"url": "http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1465041/?format=api",
"text_counter": 74,
"type": "heading",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "READING OF THE CHARGES AGAINST THE GOVERNOR OF MERU COUNTY"
}
]
}