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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "The Member who asked the question must be present. That is the first rule. The Member who asked the question should be present and, ordinarily, even in the former system, would be the first one to get a shot at the first supplementary question in response to an answer given. It is the Member who will draw the attention of the Chairperson that the answer is not adequate and that it does not address the issue he or she sought to be addressed. If the chairperson is also persuaded and convinced… I have said this so many times that the chairperson is at liberty. If you think what has been given is sub-standard and it does not meet the basic threshold of response and the Member asking the question is telling the rest of the membership that the answer is unsatisfactory, the Chair is at liberty to send back or kick out that CS or whoever it is to bring something that is sensible. I do not understand because most Chairs have become so meek in the presence of CSs. I think when you see them and start laughing and smiling at them, that is how you cannot get good answers. You have no business smiling. They are coming to do business. If a Member says the answer is not satisfactory, as the chairperson, you have a duty to ensure what is tabled is an answer even you can feel it makes sense. It may not satisfy what the Member has been asking 100 per cent, but there should be some threshold. There is nowhere you will learn this. You must exercise that discretion as the chairperson. You should be able to tell that this does not add up. As Hon. Martin Owino is saying, answers that are cut and paste are what you should pick and throw back at them and tell them to bring an answer that reflects the actual basics of the question. What is the question? The question will direct whether the answer being given really addresses the issues. So, Member for Ndhiwa, I think it is the chairpersons who must rise to the occasion to serve Members. Chairpersons and vice-chairpersons do not laugh with people because they come showing their funny teeth. You are in serious business. So, chairpersons and vice-chairpersons, please, exercise your mandate. Hon. (Ms.) Sabina Chege, Hon. Mwathi, Hon. (Ms.) Jesire and Hon. (Ms.) Fatuma Gedi, exercise your mandate. Do not allow people… When they come and walk away saying they will just come here and eat mandazi with you and have tea, it is not right. You can invite people for"
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