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    "id": 540996,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Cheptumo",
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        "legal_name": "William Cheptumo Kipkiror",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker. I am a Member of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee. So, I have participated in the entire process of this Petition. But for now, I would like to confine myself, as you have directed, to the proposed amendment by my good friend, hon. Maanzo. Article 251 of the Constitution is very clear, especially when it comes to the removal of a commissioner of a constitutional commission from office. Sub-Article (2) of that Article reads: “A person desiring the removal of a member of a commission, or of a holder of an independent office on any ground specified in clause (1) may present a petition to the National Assembly setting out the illegal facts constituting that ground”. This Petition is very specific, and it is grounded on specific facts. The facts are listed not only in the Petition but also as set out in Article 251 of the Constitution. The grounds are set out in Article 251, Sub-Article (1), paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d). The allegations are so serious that grounds are set out in the Constitution. To now go ahead and try to amend the resolution of the House, to include matters which are not recognized by the Constitution is, in my considered view, not right. Hon. Speaker, the sale of Integrity Centre became an issue in the process of considering the Petition. Introducing the issue of the sale of Integrity Centre in this Report to form the basis of our recommendations, would be moving away completely from the prayers sought by the Petitioner. I believe that, as we address this issue now, the Petitioner is listening to us, as elected leaders of this nation. The whole nation will be sad if, for reasons we may choose to pursue, we divert from this very important Petition. We have several Kenyans who have been suspended from their offices because of allegations of corruption. If we move in a direction that diverts attention from the Petition and pursues the issue of the sale of the Integrity Centre, we will be failing as national leaders. Hon. Speaker, I appeal to you that, as you make your ruling, be guided, first and foremost, by the provisions of Article 251 of the Constitution; as you bring out the issues raised by hon. Baiya regarding the issues raised by hon. Maanzo. The issues raised by hon. Maanzo are not relevant. They are contradictory to the Petition before the House. They are completely out of order because the resolutions of the House must relate to the 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."
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