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    "id": 1066687,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Ali",
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    "content": "If the Senate is sincere and wants Kenyans to believe it, let impeachment be done in Plenary, where everybody can see and all of us can hear what the county assembly alleges and how the governor defends himself. In that way, we will know the truth. Most Members do not attend committees. We are brought what the committee decides on and told how it is, and that is the end of the story. That is not fair or right. Senators should think about the people of Wajir. Whether the governor survives or not, as the Senator of Wajir County, I plead with this House to allow for Plenary. If we are colleagues, the Senators of the concerned counties should be put into consideration. Someone talked about politics because everything in Kenya is about politics. That is why we are here. Nothing is wrong with politics. We have been elected because we are politicians. There is no shame in people talking about politics. The county assembly voted 37 to 10. If anybody has any concern and wants to know what is happening in Wajir, let us allow for Plenary, so that the county assembly will say what they have to say. As the Senator of Wajir, I will say what I have to say. If we want to hide behind committees, it will not be fair or good for the people of Wajir. They might even curse the Senate because it is not the right way to go. I have heard many stories and so, let us not shame this Senate. As Sen. Wetangula has said, let it be open for Members to decide and let them hear what people are being told. Committee hearings are open, but how many people attend them? Some Members have decided that the leadership does not have a right to appoint Members of the Committee. Mr. Speaker, Sir, a Motion has been brought without the membership of the Committee and people have said that it is good. There is nothing good about it. What is being hidden? Why were the names not brought here? I do not agree with whatever the Senate Business Committee (SBC) agreed on. I think that was wrong. What will happen next time when names are brought in the Motion? It has to come to the House again and be decided on. Otherwise, it is something done in"
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