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    "id": 1480471,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kibwezi West. MCCP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mwengi Mutuse",
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    "content": "This morning, I am prepared to discharge my burden of proof because “he who alleges must prove”. I am ready to discharge it to the required threshold. Therefore, in consideration of the time that I have been allocated, allow me now to go to the specific grounds. On Ground No. 1, we have alleged that the Deputy President has grossly violated the Constitution, particularly Articles 10(2)(a), (b) and (c); 27(4), 73(1)(a) and (2)(b); 75(1)(c), 129(2) of the Constitution and Article 147(1), as read together with Article 131(2)(c) and (d) of the Constitution. For clarity, allow me to read out the specific provisions so that Members may relate to what we are saying. Article 10 is about national values and principles of governance. Article 10(2)(b) states as follows: (2) The national values and principles of governance include− (a) patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people; (b) human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalised; (c) good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability; and, (d) sustainable development. We have also alleged that the Deputy President has breached Article 27 of the Constitution. Article 27 of the Constitution is about equality and freedom from discrimination. Article 27(4) states as follows: “The State shall not discriminate directly or indirectly against any person on any ground including race, sex, pregnancy, marital status and so forth.” It is important to emphasize that the State shall not discriminate. We have also alleged that the Deputy President has breached Article 73(1) of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity and it speaks to the authority that is assigned to a State officer. It states that the authority assigned to a State officer is a public trust to be exercised in a manner that is consistent with the purposes and objects of this Constitution. Article 73 (2)(b) states that the guiding principles of leadership and integrity include objectivity and impartiality in decision-making and in ensuring that decisions are not influenced by nepotism, favouritism, other improper motives or corrupt practices. We can go on and on to demonstrate. Article 75 (1)(c) states that a State officer shall behave, whether in public and official life, in private life, or in association with other persons, in a manner that avoids demeaning the office that the officer holds. I am taking time on this one because it is important to demonstrate that the Deputy President has not lived up to the high calling of the Office that he holds and thus has violated the Constitution."
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