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    "id": 577925,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nakuleu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisropher Doye Nakuleu",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I wish to support the Motion by Hon. Kaluma. Indeed, it is high time Kenya exhibited separation of powers. The Constitution of this country spells out the roles of every organ of the State. It is, therefore, incumbent upon every organ to know its jurisdiction and roles. We have had cases where an issue is pending before the National Assembly or the Senate, but some people outside there tend to run very fast to the honourable courts of this country to make sure that this House, or the Senate, do not proceed with the work they are doing. This turns this country into a litigious country. Anything small that is before the Senate, or the National Assembly, the courts normally interfere with it. Look at the case of the impeachment of the Governor of Embu, the matter was before the Senate and the Governor ran very fast to block the Senate from performing its work. This amounts to gagging this honourable House. Therefore, this House must make sure that the courts, or the Judiciary, do not interfere with its functioning. This House is a representative of the will of the people of Kenya. Therefore, respect must be accorded at all times. Although the Judiciary is one of the arms of the Government, it does not have an express mandate of the people of this country. Therefore, from time to time, it must wait for an issue to be concluded by Parliament, and then it gives its opinion. The Judiciary must also realize that Parliament has powers equal to it and, therefore, respect must be there and the Judiciary should only come into complementary matters where issues of interpretation and advice are concerned, but express gagging of this House must be stopped forthwith. With those few remarks, I wish to support the Motion."
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