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    "id": 1369310,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, my apologies to Hon. Joyce Kamene for interrupting her contribution. I rise under Standing Order No.90 on declaration of interest. When I mentioned that I had been a squatter at one point somewhere, the Member for Embakasi West was very keen to listen, and I clarified to him that it was not the matter before the House. Standing Order 90 says that a Member who wishes to speak on any matter in which the Member has a personal interest shall, and the word is shall, first declare that interest. Hon. Members can read the other provisions of that Standing Order. With due respect to Members, I have noted that many Members have an interest in this matter, but have contributed without declaring an interest. I would like to advise those who are contributing after Hon. Kamene to express interest if they are interested in this matter. We have heard from the Member for Mavoko that there are Members of Parliament who are constituents in Mavoko, and Hon. Emaase has confirmed that she lives in Mavoko, although not on the disputed land. Therefore, you must guide the House that those who have an interest, whether living on this land or have invested in this land, declare an interest. Since I came in after the Member for Mavoko had begun his contribution, I have not rose. I should have been allowed at that point to ask the Member to declare interest because he has a personal interest in this matter. The DCI has summoned him on matters that are touching this land, and he ought to have expressed interest before his contribution. I do not know whether he was summoned as a witness or suspect. He should have informed the House so that as others contribute, they may contribute knowing whether they are addressing someone who is of interest to DCI as a suspect or witness. I seek your guidance."
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