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    "id": 1200551,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1200551/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kathuri",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Speaker",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13590,
        "legal_name": "Murungi Kathuri",
        "slug": "murungi-kathuri"
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    "content": "“(1) A Senator shall be responsible for the accuracy of any facts that the Senator alleges to be true and may be required to substantiate any such facts instantly. (2) If a Senator has sufficient reason to convince the Speaker that the Senator is unable to substantiate the allegations instantly, the Speaker shall require that such Senator substantiates the allegations not later than the next sitting day, failure to which the Senator shall be deemed to be disorderly within the meaning of Standing Order 121 ( Disorderly conduct ), unless the Senator withdraws the allegations and gives a suitable apology, if the Speaker so requires” I have reviewed the HANSARD report of the proceedings of Wednesday, 5th October, 2022. I have ascertained that indeed the Senator for Vihiga County, Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, made the following remarks - “In their rallies and meetings, they do not talk about corruption, because they are beneficiaries of corruption. We expected the President to tell us, one way of ensuring that this country has money is to fight corruption. This is because we were told that this country is losing Kshs2 billion a day, in a year, it is about Kshs700 billion. This is enough money to inject into the economy and improve it.” A reading from the HANSARD infers that it is these remarks that necessitated the point of order raised by nominated Senator, Sen. Veronica Maina. Hon. Senators, let me take this opportunity to urge you to acquaint yourselves with the rules of procedure to enhance orderly conduct of proceedings and optimum utilization of the time of the House. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 105, I now invite the Senator for Vihiga County to substantiate the allegations or withdraw and apologize. Failure to comply with the directives of the Chair constitutes gross disorderly conduct pursuant to Standing Order No.122. I thank you. Proceed, Sen. Osotsi."
}