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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, first and foremost, let me thank my colleague for referring to Section 17(2) of the Act. However, the allegations made against the Chairman of the Commission are very serious. We believe in the rule of law. We also believe in the rule of natural justice where no Kenyan should be condemned unheard. Mr. Speaker, Sir, what has come out of these serious allegations is that, unless the Chairman is given a chance to ventilate, it will be wrong for us in this House and as a Government, to declare Kiplagat guilty. Secondly, referring to Section 17(2) of the Act, you will allow me to read for the sake of my colleague here. This Section talks about the removal of commissioners. It says:- âWithout prejudice to Section 16, the chairperson or a commissioner may be removed from office by the President for:- (a)Misbehaviour---â Mr. Speaker, Sir, the nature of allegations raised by the Member does not fall under misbehavior. â(b) If the chairperson or commissioner is convicted of an offenceâ Again, Mr. Speaker, Sir, what has been raised by my colleague does not amount to Kiplagat having been convicted for an offence. â(c) If the chairperson or commissioner is unable to discharge the function of the office by reason of physical or mental infirmityâ. Again, that is not one of the reasons raised by my colleague."
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