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    "content": "Assembly of Machakos to remove from office by impeachment of the Deputy Governor of that county. The Senate Majority Leader gave Notice of Motion on 31st July, 2014 and moved a Motion on the 5th August, 2014 that pursuant to Section 33(3)(b) of the County Governments Act, 2012, and Standing Order No.68(1)(b) the Senate resolves to establish a Special Committee comprising of the following Senators:- Sen. Lenny Kivuti; Sen. Mutahi Kagwe; Sen. Sammy Leshore; Sen. Abu Chiaba; Sen. Martha Wangari; Sen. Ben Njoroge; Sen. (Prof.) Peter Anyang’-Nyong’o; Sen. Kennedy Mong’are Okong’o; Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani; Sen. Daisy Kanainza; and, Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan; to investigate the proposed removal from office of the Deputy Governor of Machakos County and to report to the Senate within ten days of its appointment on whether it finds the particulars of the allegations to have been substantiated. Following deliberations on the Motion, the Senate resolved to establish the Special Committee. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Section 33(4) of the County Governments Act, 2012 and Standing Order No.68(2) of the Senate Standing Orders mandated the Special Committee to do the following:- (i) to investigate the matter; (ii) to report to the Senate within ten days on whether it finds the particulars of the allegations against the governor to have been substantiated. The Special Committee, in the execution of its mandate was guided by these provisions of the Act and the Standing Orders of the Senate. The Special Committee held its first meeting on the morning of Wednesday 6th August, 2014 pursuant to Standing Order No.183. At that meeting, the Committee conducted the election of its chairperson and vice chairperson. I was elected unopposed to the position of chairperson while Sen. (Dr.) Zani was elected unopposed to the position of vice chairperson. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Members of the Special Committee, I thank colleagues and hon. Senators for the confidence and trust they expressed in each one of us by electing us to serve in this Committee. I also thank you for providing us with clear guidelines in respect of the task ahead of us in your Communication from the Chair on 31st July, 2014. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee further extends its appreciation to the parties to the matter, namely, the County Assembly of Machakos and its advocates, the Deputy Governor of Machakos County and his advocates for their well researched and eloquent submissions in this matter. The Committee also appreciates the media for the coverage of its proceedings during the course of investigations. The Committee further acknowledges the Members 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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