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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chepkonga",
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        "legal_name": "Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga",
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    "content": "gone to the same university and taught by the same lecturers, I do not know whether there is a new revelation of law that has come or happened or occurred recently that was not taught to all of us. That, we become dimwits by virtue of becoming Members of Parliament is very unfortunate. Hon. Speaker, Sir, the concept of judicial independence as the pivotal role of separation of powers in a democracy is very critical and this House understands that. That is why I needed to set out the parameters. This House plays the role of detecting and preventing abuse and arbitrary behaviour or illegal and unconstitutional conduct on the part of the Government and public agencies that are charged with the responsibility of managing public resources. That includes taxpayers’ money that people have paid. That includes the citizens of Kibera or Ainabkoi Constituency. The citizens want to see accountability in the money and the resources that have been budgeted for any institution. They want to see the money expended in such manner that those in authority add value to it. Hon. Speaker, Sir, as we present this report, I am persuaded and guided by what the 16th USA President, former President Abraham Lincoln said:- “We have malice towards none, but charity towards all.” As God enables us and gives power, let us do that which is right. As I stand here, the Committee comprises of eminent lawyers, social scientists and engineers. They discussed and deliberated the report. Hon. Speaker, Sir, just to respond to hon. Alouch who is senior to me, and I regard him as a very senior counsel, the minutes were taken by the Clerk and they clearly indicate that hon. Baiya and hon. Alouch dissented and that is clearly stated in accordance with the Standing Orders; which the Clerks are well versed in. With regard to hon. Priscilla Nyokabi who is the vice Chair, I am informed by the Clerk that she went back later on and told the Clerk to remove her dissent."
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