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    "id": 1230082,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kathiani, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Robert Mbui",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker for this opportunity. Just like my Leader, I am very concerned about this debate because this is a House of rules; and as a House of rules, our decisions are guided by things that have happened in the past in the House. When it comes to our Standing Orders, which is what guides our business, it is very clear on the process of removal of an individual from an office equivalent of the one Hon. Sabina Chege is holding. If we are going to discuss this matter, then we are talking about things that are outside our Standing Orders, yet it is the one to give direction on how we operate as a House. I am concerned because in our debate, we are forgetting something very important. What is the responsibility given to the Whip and the Deputy Whip? It is possible that we might debate and forget that. The Deputy Whip is the Principal Assistant to the Whip, and the purpose of the Whip is to bring together Members of the Coalition in order for them to fast-track and pass issues of their coalition. When a Member has been seen by the coalition not to be trustworthy and capable of doing that job, it is our right to make a decision on who becomes the Whip. Tomorrow, if the coalition decides that I am not faithful and trustworthy enough to continue serving as the Deputy Leader, I will step aside and move on. I cannot occupy a position and deny other people the opportunity. Finally, on the matter of the Standing Orders, if Jubilee Party is in Azimio-One Kenya Alliance, she cannot continue holding the position that she does, but if Jubilee Party were to leave the coalition, then, Jubilee Party has a right to claim positions as a Parliamentary Party. They must make a decision. Are they in Azimio-One Kenya Alliance or Kenya Kwanza Coalition?"
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