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"speaker_name": "Sen. Kathuri",
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"content": " I have a Communication on substantiation of facts that a Senator alleges to be true. Hon. Senators, as you may recall, on Wednesday, 5th October, 2022, during the debate on the presidential address on the opening of the 13th Parliament, nominated Senator, Sen. Veronica Maina rose on a point of order pursuant to Standing Order No.105, regarding remarks by the Senator for Vihiga County, Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, while contributing to the Motion. Sen. Veronica Maina sought the intervention of the Chair to require Sen. Godfrey Osotsi to withdraw a statement, which in her opinion, falls within the application of Standing Order No. 105. Sen. Maina stated- “I rise under Standing Order No. 105 to respond to Sen. Osotsi in respect of his reference to the loss of Kshs2 billion per day.” Sen. Maina went on to quote the provisions of Standing Order 105. Sen. Maina added- “I want to bring it to your attention that the statement that has been thrown to the Floor of this House, has no relevance to the current speech of the President and must be withdrawn.” The Senator further alleged that Sen. Osotsi had referred to some persons as corrupt, which was inappropriate, and therefore, required to be withdrawn. Hon. Senators, Sen. Veronica Maina was simply asking Sen. Godfrey Osotsi to substantiate the statement that he had made. Hon. Senators, Standing Order No.105 provides that-"
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