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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Katwa Kigen",
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    "content": "On the 20th of September, 2022, as can be seen in volume one, from page 34 to page 45, an impeachment Motion was taken out against the previous sitting governor. Particularly on page 34. Mr. Speaker, Sir, may I make a correction? The impeachment is on page 34 to page 36. It will be noted that those impeachment proceedings of the previous governor that took place on the 14th May, 2014, ten years ago, the hon. Speaker then, indicated as follows: “I wish to notify the Members that there is a constitutional requirement and Standing Orders that for this Motion to pass, there should be two-thirds of the Members present in the House. So, Clerk, before the Motion is moved, kindly confirm that we have 32 Members.” It is clear that, 10 years ago, that the Kericho County Assembly was clear in its mind that in any impeachment, the threshold of two-thirds requires 32 out of 47. I would like to cite another example that happened two years ago. That is on page 37. I have particular reference to what is contained on page 42 of that bundle. Mr. Speaker, Sir, and hon. Senators, on page 42, this was the election of a Speaker, but not just any speaker, but this specific Speaker. In that discussion on whether he could take office or not, it was discussed to this effect when it was being presided by the Clerk. The Clerk said: “Thank you, hon. Members. Before we proceed to count the votes, I have an important message to communicate. Please note that the person shall not be elected as a speaker of the county assembly unless supported by two-thirds of the Members of the county assembly; that is two-thirds of 47. We need 32 votes or more, and if we do not get that, then we will have to repeat the elections.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to also play the video clip upon which this specific Speaker who presided over these proceedings was elected and which reflects those 32 votes. I request your Information and Communication Technology (ICT)Department to play Video No.2."
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