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    "content": "If I may go to the ruling that was made by the eminent and able Speaker Marende, this is what he said about the sub judice rule and why the discretion of the Chair is important. He said:- “The sub judice rule is one imposed voluntarily by Parliament itself. It is exercised subject to the discretion of the Chair.” It is important to note what the then Speaker said. He said “It is important to note as relates to the National Assembly, the sub judice rule does not find expression in the Constitution or in any other law.” I am not convinced that the Senate Majority Leader has indeed tabled sufficient evidence as is required by our Standing Orders. By merely tabling documents without elaborating where the actual rule of sub judice has been infringed in, it is not sufficient for the Chair to be able to make a proper decision. Finally, I want to plead with you, Kenyans are watching. Your Chair is one of the greatest in this country because we have said that this is the “Upper” House. We hope that you will use your discretion wisely, notwithstanding what my colleagues on the other side have said, whom I have said, I have a lot of respect for. I hope that you will see logic in what we are requesting, so that this House can be bold; so that we can be able to show- --"
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