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    "id": 1382013,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheptumo",
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        "id": 13591,
        "legal_name": "Cheptumo William Kipkiror",
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    "content": "That particular Standing Order No. 51(d) on non-attendance of Cabinet Secretaries, the only punishment provided for there is censure. I agree with the proposal that we might have to enhance the punishment. Apart from censuring a Cabinet Secretary, let us enhance the punishment. When governors do not appear before committees of this House, you know what they always do. They are supposed to pay a fine of Kshs500,000, if I am not wrong. It is important for this House to assert its authority on this position, so that a fine of an amount that can be agreed by this House, should be put in our Standing Order No.51(d), in addition to the provision of moving a Motion to censure a Cabinet Secretary. For example, Baringo County, the county I come from, and indeed all the other counties, we are facing a lot of challenges. I can testify before the House that our people are keenly following the questions we ask these Cabinet Secretaries when they come here. I am aware that the members of the public in my county see that I have asked questions. The value addition to our representation and the citizens of our country through this procedure of Cabinet Secretaries appearing before us is important. My concern is what happens tomorrow. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank you, because I have listened to you issuing statements, compelling and telling the Cabinet Secretaries to appear before the House. This House and the other House have been clear. Enhancing the fine from this censure Motion proposed by Standing Order No.51(d) will make the Cabinet Secretaries appear here. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a House, we have the capacity, means and opportunity to implement this. So, I join my colleagues in saying that it is important that you assert your authority as our Speaker and a House. This is so that we have a solution to this situation that is not enabling us to represent our people well. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I join my colleagues in supporting that position."
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