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    "id": 1064511,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "I think members of such a committee should be the first ones to notify the Speaker of such a transgression if it ever happens or threatens to happen before a committee. Again, on the other hand, my general observation is that some of these matters which touch on violation of the law and/or the Constitution are fairly tricky. I think Kenyans will be best advised that Houses of Parliament are places for politics and sometimes decisions are taken not purely on the basis of the law but on the basis of politics, and how the House Membership has been lobbied. So, this is just to caution Kenyans in general that, where you allege violation, please, just take the matters straight to the courts of law, tribunals or such like bodies. It looks like increasingly as we approach 9th August, 2022, it is going to be difficult, particularly for this House, to make decisions on matters of this nature. That is a general observation for purposes of consumption by members of the public who desire intervention even though Article 119 of the Constitution permits any person to petition the House of Parliament on any matter that is within its power. That is the crux of the matter. So, generally, people are advised to examine and see whether it is within the power of the House to make such adjudication, especially one alleging violation of the Constitution or any other law. That said and done, I proceed to put the Question."
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