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    "content": "(iv) Specifying any other evidence to be relied on. On Friday, 4th July, 2025, the Office of the Clerk of the Senate, received a response, Ref. No.TW/LIT/027/2025, dated 4th July, 2025, to the invitation to appear issued to the Governor, from M/s Theuri Wesonga and Company Advocates, who indicated that the Governor had appointed the firm to represent him in the hearing before the Senate and that the Governor would also appear in person and by advocates. The letter also indicated the list of counsel representing the Governor and the list of witnesses for the Governor. Similarly, on the same day, the Office of the Clerk of the Senate received a response, Ref. No.1/CA/1-001/ab/25, dated 4th July, 2025, to the invitation to appear issued to the County Assembly of Isiolo, from M/s Alex and Boniface Advocates, who indicated that the County Assembly of Isiolo had appointed the firm to represent the County Assembly in the hearing; and that the County Assembly would equally appear in person and by advocates. The letter also indicated the list of counsel representing the County Assembly and the list of witnesses for the County Assembly. Pursuant to Rule Eight of the Rules of Procedure, when considering the proposed removal of a governor in plenary, the Clerk of the Senate furnished each party with the documentation filed by the other party in accordance with Rules Six and Seven of the Rules of Procedure. Hon. Senators, the hearing programme, which has been appended to today's Order Paper, details the various activities in the hearing and determination of the matter and the time allocated to each activity. It will be crucial that all parties comply with the time allocated. The parties should keep track of the balance of time on each activity displayed through the digital cloaks. In summary, the programme states that today, Tuesday, 8th July, 2025, after we have dispensed with the preliminary matters, the charges against the Governor shall be read. The Governor will be given an opportunity to take a plea on each charge. This will be followed by an opening statement by the County Assembly and thereafter by the Governor. After the conclusion of the opening statements, the presentation of the case of the County Assembly shall commence and shall not exceed five hours. At the sitting scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, 9th July, 2025, Hon. Senators will be given an opportunity to ask questions or seek clarifications from the County Assembly. Thereafter, the Governor will have an opportunity to present his case before the Senate. The presentation shall also not exceed five hours. Hon. Senators will also be given an opportunity to ask questions or seek clarifications from the Governor."
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