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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Orengo",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Minority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aggrey James Orengo",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, although you have ruled on this matter, I know the counsel from both sides would ask themselves the question why this particular Rule No. 6 is there in the Standing Orders, and I can glean to. First, it is because we are time bound. All the information has to reach the Senate before the trial starts. You cannot be making a case in the middle of the case. Secondly, it is to ensure that no side is ambushed. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I truly plead that what we should do now is substantial justice as opposed to being enslaved with technicalities. That is the spirit of Article 159 of the Constitution, which applies to judicial institutions. I have just seen some of the affidavits. Like on this volume, I think it is Volume 3D (2) on Page 648. There is an affidavit of Mr. Douglas Ouma Nyakach. Prior to that, on Page 644, this is in relation to a certificate of photographic, print and video evidence. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the point I want to make is that if the witness that they intend to call, the affidavit is found in this volume, and if this volume was filed on time, in order to The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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