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    "content": "in Embu County. The process should be insulated from influence from elsewhere. That is very important. Secondly, let us be skeptical and let me repeat this, let us be skeptical regarding what appears to be the truth. Karl Marx once said that:- “If appearances coincide, reality would be superfluous.” There are a lot of things out there which appear to be the truth which may not be the truth. Therefore, let us be rather skeptical of that so that the people being impeached can have a very fair and objective trial and hearing. Thirdly, it has been said that this first experience will be a lesson to county assemblies and governors. I must say that having interacted with county assemblies and governors there seems to be a little bit of understatement or misunderstanding of what due process is. There are many things which are being done without respecting the law. We have seen it in many county assemblies and among some governors. It is important, therefore, that this process demonstrates that there is something called due process which should be observed if devolution is going to work. Finally and very important, Mr. Speaker, Sir, humility is important, especially for office holders. I must say that the element of humility is rather lacking in some office holders at the devolved government level. This might have led to conflict between governors and county assembly members. After this incident, the element of humility, of holding office in public interest, not holding office for individual ostentation will, perhaps, begin. Therefore, this is a very important experience that will help us, as a Senate, bring that element of humility amongst certain office holders. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we, as a Senate, are simply passing certain words of caution to the Committee as our representative. This means that they will be representing us. We would like that our feelings, ideas and input be represented by them effectively. They should avoid canvassers. A lot of people will appear to begin canvassing for the two people and trying to influence the Committee or the Senate on this issue. We should avoid these canvassers because they will simply spoil the due process of law and seek to bias the hearing for their own selfish reasons. Mr. Speaker, Sir, having said that, I beg to support."
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