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    "content": "Therefore, given that the image of this House is tainted, I have no cue whether the allegations by hon. Khalwale are true or not. It is important to redeem the image of this House by ordering for an investigation to be conducted, so that hon. Khalwale has an opportunity to tell this House whether he has factual evidence to prove these allegations, so that we are not condemned in total. Wherever we walk, even some of us who probably have never taken any bribes in our lives, anybody who sees us, sees us as bribe takers. They see us as people who can take a bribe as little as Kshs20,000. This is a very serious matter and if it is going to be confirmed that hon. Khalwale has no facts and it is just a matter of nursing wounds, action should be taken. I actually supported the report of the Committee even with its deficiencies in terms of drafting. Investigations need to be conducted, so that if hon. Khalwale has made false allegations, the matter is referred to the Powers and Privileges Committee. If he has facts and it is proved that there are some Members who go to the extent of taking bribes to be compromised to vote in a particular way, then action needs to be taken. It is high time action is taken. This is not the first time that we have heard of these allegations and they are hurting some of us. We have children, families and constituents who believe in us and see us as role models. If we continue like this, this House will not have an image. So, I am seeking your guidance on how we proceed, so that this matter is settled, so that we redeem the image of this House and even that of the Speaker. As I mentioned, I am sure you must have read these allegations. Some of the media people are calling us to confirm the same even as late as today. So, this matter is not settled."
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