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    "content": "wished to serve on me, “Notice to compel attendance under Section 52(1) of the National Police Service Act, No. 11A of 2011.” The notice is issued by Mr. Joseph Ngisa Angasa, a police officer attached to the investigation branch who states that, “He is investigating a case of robbery with violence contrary to Section 295 as read with Section 296(2) and stock theft contrary to Section 278 of the Penal Code.” The notice goes further to compel me to appear before him at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters, Mazingira House, situated along Kiambu Road on 8th May, 2015, which is tomorrow. The notice was served on me immediately upon exit from the Chamber; at the doors of this Chamber. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek to bring this matter to the attention of the Senate because, in my view, it raises serious issues. If the issues are left unresolved, they are likely to adversely affect the manner in which this Senate and individual Senators discharge their duties in the Senate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, is it appropriate that while in the course of discharge of their duties and functions and while within the precincts of Parliament, Senators are accosted with summons and notices without your knowledge? Is it appropriate for a Senator to be accosted with summons and notices right outside the door of this Chamber? I do not think that is the position. It is neither in law nor the practice and traditions of our Parliament and the Commonwealth as a whole. I have carefully studied the National Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Act (Cap 6) of the Laws of Kenya and the Senate Speaker’s Rules. It is evident that the intent of provisions of law is to ensure that an elected Member; whether in the Senate, the National Assembly or a county assembly, is not distracted while in the course of executing his or her functions within the precincts of Parliament. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to specifically cite Sections 5 and 6 of the National Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Act and Paragraph 9 of the Senate Speaker’s Rules issued by you, Hon. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your guidance and further seek your protection of all Senators to ensure that what happened this afternoon does not become a practice in this Parliament and in our county assemblies. The sanctity of the Senate must be protected at all cost. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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