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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, when is the correct time to arrest offenders? When you are caught up, you are caught up! The law will act without fear or favour. This House entrusted eleven distinguished men and women to do the work for it. They have brought before this House a unanimous verdict on one Martin Nyaga Wambora who happens, like I did say last time, to be a friend of mine. We have been in Parliament together. We worked together in Nakuru and we have socialized together. But when it comes to protecting devolution, protecting the interests of Kenyans and protecting the Constitution, it matters not whether he is your friend, your brother or your sister; the law must apply to all in an even manner. Again, this afternoon, the Senate is being called to higher moral standing; to stand and tell Kenyans whether you truly fit the bill as the defenders, custodians and protectors of devolution, including the resources that you send to the counties. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Governor is not just an elected boss around the county; he is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO); the buck ends on his table on every issue. Even an errant person he has appointed, if he goes on a frolic of his own, the Senate will go for the governor because the buck ends on your table. In fact, it is a dereliction of duty and a serious error of judgment for a governor to appoint people who are dishonest, people who are corrupt or people who do things wrong. In law, for example, we say the governor will take vicarious responsibility for such wrong doing. So, this afternoon, this Senate sends a very clear message, that we will act without fear or favour. We will also be balanced and just, but when the law is not on your side, too bad. You must face the music. I urge this House, this afternoon, to resoundingly, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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