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"content": "The fourth and final issue that was raised for guidance was on the security of Members whose support of the Special Motion may affect their personal safety. The security and safety of Members is a paramount priority of the Parliamentary Service Commission, which is charged with providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of Parliament. As the Chairman of the Parliamentary Service Commission, I assure all Members that, apart from the existing arrangements that have been made for their security and safety, additional arrangements shall be considered, if the need arises, in consultation with the National Police Service (NPS). As I conclude, I urge each one of us and the public to truly grasp the magnitude of the unprecedented journey the House is about to undertake. In promulgating the Constitution, Kenyans bestowed upon themselves and generations yet to come, a document that has shaped the very soul of our nation. Indeed, our Constitution is a living document that espouses the aspirations of our people. To this end, on Friday, 27th August 2010, Kenyans affirmed their sovereign and inalienable right to establish a Government that is anchored in democracy, social justice and the rule of law. The power to impeach is a profound check on the conduct of a State officer. To safeguard the rights of an affected State officer, the Constitution prescribes high and graduated thresholds on the National Assembly. They reflect the gravity of the task before the House. This Special Motion is not only an inquiry into the conduct of a State officer, but also it is a momentous test of the resilience of the constitutional procedures that were meticulously designed by the framers. As you proceed to scrutinise the conduct of the Deputy President, the House is also under scrutiny, with respect to its fidelity to the Constitution and its obligation to uphold the rights of every Kenyan. I have no doubt that we will rise to this defining moment. We shall confront this test with dignity, resolve and utmost integrity. I am confident that the House shall prove itself worth of the trust that has been placed on it by the Constitution and Kenyans. Hon. Members, in summary, therefore, I wish to guide the House as follows: 1. That, while the threshold for admitting the Special Motion under Articles 145 and 150 of the Constitution is 117 Members, the threshold for passing a resolution on the Motion for the impeachment of the President or Deputy President is 233 Members of this House. 2. That, public participation is an integral element of the process of removal of an elected State officer from office. In this regard, the House Business Committee has approved a programme of public participation across the country to be coordinated from the 47 counties on 4th October 2024, that is, Friday this week. 3. That, in order to observe the requirements of Articles 47 and 50 of the Constitution and Standing Order 67, His Excellency the Deputy President shall be notified of his right to appear before the House on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, and allocation of time between 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. 4. That, in addition to the existing arrangements that have been made for the security and safety of Members, additional arrangements shall be considered in the usual manner in consultation with the National Police Service. The House is accordingly guided. Thank you. Who is that? Hon. Kamket, do you want to comment on the ruling? Okay, give him the Floor."
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