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    "content": "I have also satisfied myself that the number of Members who have appended their signatures in support of the Special Motion exceed the minimum threshold of 117 Members of this House. Hon. Members, with regard to admissibility of the grounds set out in the Special Motion, I am guided by Standing Orders 64(1A), which provides that the grounds specified in a Special Motion shall be admissible if— (a) framed clearly to particularise and disclose a gross violation of the Constitution or other written law, where gross violation of the Constitution or other written law is indicated as a ground for the intended removal; (b) stating with precision, the provisions of the Constitution or other written law that are alleged to have been grossly violated, where gross violation of the Constitution or other written law is indicated as a ground for the intended removal; and (c) accompanied by necessary evidence, including annexures or sworn testimonies in respect of the allegations. Having examined the proposed Special Motion, I note that in keeping with the requirements of Article 150 (1) (b) of the Constitution and Standing Order 64 (1A), the Member has stated 11 grounds for removal from office, by impeachment, of H. E. the Deputy President. In addition, I do note that the Special Motion as submitted to my office also contains the particulars upon which the Member seeks to move the House to consider the Special Motion. With respect to evidence, the Member has attached documents, including annexures and a sworn affidavit to substantiate the grounds stated in the Special Motion. Consequently, I find that the proposed Special Motion by the Hon. Eckomas Mwengi Mutuse, meets the requirements of Articles 145(1) and 150(1) (b) of the Constitution and Standing Orders 64 and 65 with regard to form, threshold and grounds necessary for a Member to move a Special Motion for the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of the Deputy President. Having determined that the Special Motion is admissible, let me now focus on the next step of giving Notice of the Special Motion to the House. Standing Order 47 (4A) provides that, with respect to a motion for removal of person from office, a Member shall give Notice of Motion in the House within three sitting days following approval by the Speaker. In the circumstances therefore, the Member for Kibwezi West ought to give Notice of his Special Motion either today or tomorrow. Given the nature of timelines applicable to this Special Motion, at Order No 6, that is ‘Notices of Motion’, I will accord an opportunity to the Member for Kibwezi West to give the Notice of the Special Motion. Thereafter, I will give further guidance on the next steps to take. The House is accordingly guided. I thank you. Next Order. Hon. Gladys Boss, are you ready? We will go back to Order No 5."
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