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    "id": 148636,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/148636/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Imanyara",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 22,
        "legal_name": "Gitobu Imanyara",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Last week, I sought a Ministerial Statement from the Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs regarding the gazettement of officers of the Kenya Advisory Board to the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC). Assurances were given that the Ministerial Statement would be issued, but the following day, the President proceeded to gazette names, leaving out one name. I am seeking your directions on what we are supposed to do when the President is in contempt of the House, like in this incident where the House passed a resolution in accordance with the law which requires the President to gazette names within 14 days. He waited until the issue was raised in the House and then the following day, he gazetted them, leaving out one name. I am seeking your directions on whether the President is not in gross disorder himself and what the position regarding the conduct of the President when he breaches Standing Orders of the House is. That matter relates to the constitutional exercise of power by the President and it is not a light matter, given that when this House passes resolutions or laws, the President or the hon. Member for Othaya is bound by those laws like everybody else and only enjoys immunity. So, I am seeking your clarification on what the House is supposed to do on circumstances where the President holds the house in contempt by failing to gazette names or acts in accordance with the law as ordered or directed by this House."
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