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    "id": 436837,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kembi-Gitura",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Speaker",
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        "legal_name": "James Kembi Gitura",
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    "content": " Order, hon. Senators! It is good that we should move on with this debate, because it is very important. Let me bring it to your attention that this being a Special Sitting, we will sit here until we finish the business of the day. It is important to say this because we do not want to misunderstand each other. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, in your point of order, you referred to Article 203(3) of the Constitution. It says:- “The amount referred to in clause (2) shall be calculated on the basis of the most recent audited accounts of revenue received, as approved by the National Assembly.” Hon. Senators, we have no control of the National Assembly. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, you started it correctly by saying that Sen. Billow Kerrow is correct on the figure of Kshs593 billion. Therefore, you cannot in the same breath go on and say that he is misleading the House or nation, because Article 203(3) of the Constitution is clear. Since all of you know that this Special Sitting is being televised, it is important that the nation understands that we are acting within the Constitution. If we are talking about last year’s audited accounts that were approved by the National Assembly, then we would be talking about very different figures. But we, as the Senate, can only go by what is in the Constitution. I think that it is important for us to appreciate that and move on in that direction, so that we are able to finish this debate based on law and facts."
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