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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Linturi",
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        "legal_name": "Franklin Mithika Linturi",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Briefly let me add to what senior counsel Sen. Orengo has just alluded to. We cannot run away from looking at the effect of that decision that has been made. The reason is because the decision has the effect of trying or infringing on or violating the rights of the Governor to defend himself in such a serious matter. When we do not admit his witnesses and when it has been proved that there are such affidavits that were filed on time and then denying that opportunity, I think in terms of even how things or matters would be conducted in future, the decision we are taking would have some bearing on how we conduct ourselves in future. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let us also remember that we are trying to develop precedence and jurisprudence on how impeachments should be conducted because this is a very new phenomenon. In advancing this matter and considering all the issues that have been raised, I do not think anybody will suffer any serious prejudice if there is admission of the evidence of the affidavits that were filed on time. We should really give that opportunity. As a House, we are not strictly bound by the strict rules of evidence that we cannot accommodate. That is why I think the Standing Orders give you some bit of latitude. I would request you to apply your discretion considering the matter before this House is weighty. We really need to be seen to be very fair in this matter."
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