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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Kabaka",
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        "legal_name": "Boniface Mutinda Kabaka",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me pick from where Sen. Wambua’s mind was and conclude his idea and then zero in on my one point. The burden of proof as established in the Evidence Act, Cap. 80, ordinarily, is that he who alleges must prove it. So, those who brought the charges against the Governor of Kirinyaga County had the burden to prove it. As things turned out of the resolute determination by the Special Committee of this Honorable House, according to what my brother, Sen. Wambua of Kitui is saying - I should support him - is that, the burden has now shifted from the Governor to the accusers. At times, it happens in law, where the burden can shift. My point here is that, work has been done but what I would like to implore for future impeachments, because we are aware that other impeachments will come, for those who allege, they must come here with very concrete evidence because this is a court of law; it is a quasi- judicial body. If you do not bring watertight evidence, I am sorry politics will not take centre-play because the decisions that we make here are subject for judicial review by the High Court. They can be quashed by the order of certiorari . There can also be direction like mandamus or provision for certain things to be done. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I speak with that legal touch, I would say that we are ready to defend devolution in this country and to do it without fear or favor. However, for heaven’s sake, let us not play ping-pong game of politics just to have the heads of the governors. Thank you."
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