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    "id": 1252376,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am not a fan of the Special Select Committee but this one is an exception. I believe when a Committee sits, they will give us a detailed report. I challenge the Committee that their role is anchored under Article 145. On the Third Schedule on the process of the removal, there are always two outcomes. If the charges are confirmed, it comes back for Division and debate. If they are not, the House notes it. Under Standing Order No.1 as it has been tradition, you can allow a few comments after that. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I challenge the Committee to be beyond reproach and have integrity. I believe in their capacity and ability. I agree with Sen. Mwaruma to some extent, but we need to build the capacity of our colleagues, so that they can have opportunity to learn. All of us are learning. Finally, this Senate deals with only facts. It does not deal with social media propaganda and political competition. Anybody who brings trumped up charges against an individual--- An impeachment procedure is very serious because if that person is impeached, they can take up to 10 years of being banned from taking up public office. Any person who brings charges against an individual – be it a governor, a deputy governor, a President, or his deputy – should note that the Senate is not a playground to settle political witch hunt, competition or address party matters. The Senate will only deal with issues that are seized with matters within the facts and law. I agree that, in future, we must re-look at the 10 days since they might not be sufficient. However, we believe in the capacity of your Office and the secretariat to ensure the resource. Some people have submitted that they wish they were in this Committee. Four years is a long time and all of us shall serve in these Committees. I appeal that if my brother, Sen. Oketch Gicheru, was in one impeachment Committee, you will get another chance next time. All of us will grow and learn. I assure the people of Siaya County and Kenyans, that we shall do justice to Deputy Governor, hon. Oduol, and Siaya County Assembly. They should relax mos mos and allow us to prosecute this matter."
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