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    "id": 1459116,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kathuri",
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        "legal_name": "Murungi Kathuri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights regarding the governance issues in Meru County. There have been governance issues in Meru County since the general elections of 2022, marred by an unending conflict between the governor of the county and the County Assembly of Meru. Most recently, the County Assembly attempted to impeach the governor who sought reprieve in the High Court at the Meru Law Court. The court directed the parties to attempt to resolve the matter through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, facilitated by the Njuri Ncheke, the Supreme Council of Ameru Elders. I am aware that the matter is still active in court and without offending the provisions of Standing Order No.101 in relation to the Hon. Judge and the orders of the court, I request the committee to- (1) Explain the linkage between bodies outside the judicial structures and the court system, explaining the role of such bodies in facilitating the resolution of matters filed in the courts. (2) Outline any measures put in place to ensure continuous capacity building for judicial officers on evolving cultural dynamics within the stations of the Judiciary. (3) Explain any measures put in place to ensure that ADR mechanisms are sensitive to cultural dynamics and do not offend the right of parties to fair hearing. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I issue this statement, I want to confirm to Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and the Members that I am a senior member of the Njuri Ncheke; Council of Elders. As the---"
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