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    "id": 460877,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/460877/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Keynan",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 41,
        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
        "slug": "adan-keynan"
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    "content": "I say no. I see no harm in that particular recommendation because if there were allegations--- In fact, one witness appeared before the Committee and said “This particular lawyer is the one who bribed judge so-and-so. This particular lawyer got this.” In fact, that particular witness went ahead and gave us evidence of how much that particular lawyer was given and because we did not have the institutional mechanisms to deal with it, we said let this be investigated by the JSC and also by the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC). Therefore, I see no harm in that particular recommendation. Hon. Speaker, secondly, there is the issue of this other Recommendation 17 which says: “The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and its complaints and disciplinary mechanisms should investigate the alleged misconduct of Ms. Nancy Barasa for the claimant (M/s Erad Supplies and General Contracts Limited) and Mr. Joshua Nyawara (for NCPB respondent) during the arbitration process” Here again, evidence was presented and in fact, even before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). This issue reached the office of the Director of Investigations who appeared before the Committee as a witness. In fact, at one time there was a brawl between Nancy Barasa and another lawyer. These two lawyers encroached in this case and that is the time Nancy was still the Deputy Chief Justice. Who else other than the LSK has the competence to investigate its own members? What is wrong with that particular recommendation? Both lawyers are active members of the LSK. Therefore, I see no harm again in that particular recommendation. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}