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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I wish to inform the House that my Office is in receipt of correspondences dated 24th and 25th June 2024 from various Members of Parliament regarding allegations of bribery of Members of Parliament during the voting on the Finance Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 30 of 2024). The Hon. Members include: 1. Hon. Joseph Munyoro, MP. 2. Hon. Josses Kosgey Lelmengit, MP. 3. Hon. (Ms) Jane Kagiri, MP. 4. Hon. (Dr) Kanyuithia Mutunga, MP. 5. Hon. Didmus Wekesa Barasa, MP. Hon. Didmus Barasa also raised the matter on the Floor of the House on Wednesday, 25th June 2024. In their complaints, the Members allege that on Sunday, 23rd June 2024, the Member for Juja - Hon. George Koimburi - was quoted across various media outlets claiming that Members of this House who voted in support of the Second Reading of the Finance Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 30 of 2024), were bribed with Ksh2 million each to do so. The affected Hon. Members sought my guidance on how to address this matter. In their estimation, the assertions attributed to Hon. Koimburi, if left unsubstantiated, continue to bring shame and odium to Members of Parliament and paint the entire House in bad light. Hon. Members, you will recall that when the matter was raised on the Floor of the House, I undertook to give a considered ruling at the next sitting of the House, which is today. In a related development, I wish to inform the House that I have also received a letter dated 22nd July 2024 from Hon. Koimburi titled: Apology Letter. It indicates as follows: I, George Koimburi Ndung'u, of ID No…, elected Member of Parliament for Juja Constituency, would like to tender my apology to the House leadership and my colleagues, Members of Parliament. I understand we are living in very dynamic and sensitive times. My utterances in the past may have caused some problems in the country. I am remorseful and humbly seeking for forgiveness. As an ambassador of peace, I pray that peace prevails in our country. God bless Kenya ."
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