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    "id": 578953,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chepkong’a",
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        "id": 1154,
        "legal_name": "Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga",
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    "content": "I have completely failed to understand this because, one, if you look at Article 95 of the Constitution, it clearly sets out the functions of the National Assembly. It gives the National Assembly power to oversee State officers. I want to read it for the avoidance of doubt. Article 95(5) states:- “The National Assembly- (a) reviews the conduct in Office of the President, the Deputy President and other State officers and initiates the process of removing them from office; and---” With regard to the Senate, it is very clear. Article 96(4) reads as follows:- “The Senate participates in the oversight of State officers by considering and determining any resolution to remove the President or the Deputy President” So, it is only restricted to two State officers - the President and the Deputy President. I know that the Departmental Committee on Transport, Public Works and Housing will be calling Kenya Airways to inquire into the same. I have spoken to the Chairman of that Departmental Committee, Hon. Kamanda, who has told me that he has already put Kenya Airways on notice. They have been invited to appear before that Committee. However good the recommendations of the Senate may be, whatever decision they will arrive at, do they intend to make recommendations to this House for implementation or what do they intend to do with the recommendations? If their recommendations are intended to be acted upon, it is in vain. It is very clear that a High Court must not act in vain. A High Court cannot just listen to disputes to just enjoy itself. They are not there to enjoy themselves. They are there to make decisions. We are wasting our taxpayers’ money entertaining people from whom there will be no decision. We have been reading what the Senate has been doing. But for goodness sake and order, Kenya Airways does not concern the counties. Although it lands in counties, it does not concern counties. It is very important---"
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