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    "id": 1367712,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Keroche",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 57(1), I hereby present the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 7th November, 2023. As hon. Senators are aware, the Meru County Assembly passed a Motion on the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of the Governor for Meru County. Consequently, at the sitting of the Senate held on Tuesday, 31st October, 2023, the Senate considered a Motion pursuant to Section 33 (3) (b) of the County Governments Act and Standing Order 80(1)(b)(i) of the Senate, for the establishment of a Special Committee to investigate and report on whether the particulars of the allegations against the Governor of Meru County to have been substantiated. Hon. Senators, will recall that this Motion was negatived. That being the case, the default position for the hearing on the impeachment charges against the Governor of Meru County will be by the Senate sitting in Plenary. As directed by the hon. Speaker in his Communication issued this afternoon, the Senate will investigate the proposed removal from office by impeachment of the Governor of Meru County in Plenary on Tuesday, 7th November, and Wednesday 8th November, 2023. Listed in today’s Order Paper at Order No.9 is a Procedural Motion for alteration of the meeting time of the Senate for Tuesday, 7th, and Wednesday, 8th November, 2023, for the Senate to conclude on this matter within the timelines stipulated in the County Governments Act and the Senate Standing Orders. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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