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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Githunguri, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba",
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    "content": " Please allow me to execute my point first, and then you can guide me. Procedurally, the fact sheets distributed in our constituencies had allegations that were read out to the members of the public as facts. In my opinion, the fact sheets distributed in our constituencies communicated facts. However, where I come from, what was printed in those papers was not factual, and therefore, it needed to be interrogated. I am glad the Deputy President is appearing here in an hour to clear the air. Hon. Speaker, before I defend the Deputy President and give my submission, I request that you allow me to refer to Standing Order 91 on responsibility for statement of facts. It states thus: “A Member shall be responsible for the accuracy of any facts which the Member alleges to be true and may be required to substantiate any such facts instantly.” This morning, we were watching video clips on television in the House. Those video clips that were played were reported speeches from various media houses across the country. According to the Kenyan Constitution and the Data Protection Act, it is our duty to clarify information before we disseminate and use it for a quasi-judicial process like the one we are undertaking today. I seek your guidance on whether those media clips used this morning on the Floor of the House by the mover of the Motion were qualified to be used in this impeachment process. Hon. Speaker, my other issue is that I will be glad if the mover of this Motion clarifies that the allegations around the corruption issues on procurement matters have been taken through the right channel, which is the office of the Auditor-General so that we can have facts to discuss this afternoon. Otherwise, in my opinion, the allegations that the mover of this Motion has tabled are mere mudslinging, hearsay, and gossip. Therefore, the Hon. Deputy President must continue working for this country with all the energy, labour, and love like he has done before. Those who feel he has been biased in Mount Kenya politics, please forgive us, but we must tell you that everybody has their home. The Deputy President comes from Mount Kenya, and every good thing starts from Jerusalem. Even Jesus had to begin his good work from there. We are the Jerusalem and shall continue allowing the Deputy President to do the work he has been doing in Mount Kenya even as he tries to work in other parts of the country. I have personally escorted him to different areas outside Mount Kenya. I know he has tried. It has been barely two years since he started working, so please allow him space to work. Two years are not sufficient. Even Hon. Members here know very well that they have also been unable to The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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