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    "id": 1002191,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Lusaka",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": "a resolution from the speaker of a county assembly, to convene a meeting of the Senate to hear charges against the Governor. Consequently, Hon. Senators, pursuant to Section 33(3)(b) of the County Governments Act and Standing Order 75(1)(a) of the Senate Standing Orders, I hereby proceed to read the charges against the Governor of Kirinyaga County- A. Gross Violation of the Constitution The particulars cited under this ground are as follows- (a) Failing to deliver the annual State of the County Address to the County Assembly; (b) Undermining the authority of the County Assembly; (c) Violations under written law, including violation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and the Public Finance and Management Act, 2012; and (d) Violation of Article 201(a), (d) and (e) and Article 227(1) of the Constitution. B. Abuse of Office and Gross Misconduct The particulars cited under this ground are as follows- (a) Violation of section 46 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015; (b) Violation of Article 201(a), (d) and (e) and Article 227(1) of the Constitution; (c) Improperly conferring a benefit to herself; (d) Violation of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Act, 2011; and (e) Violation of the right to health of the people of Kirinyaga County. Hon. Senators, in terms of the way forward, following the reading of the charges against the Governor, Standing Order 75 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders gives the senate two options on how to proceed on the matter. The Senate may- (a) by resolution, appoint a special committee comprising 11 of its Members to investigate the matter. Or; (b) investigate the matter in plenary."
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