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    "content": "During the hearing of the matter of Governor Chepkwony of Kericho, this Senate approved the threshold for impeachment. We have it here because when they approved the report by the Committee of Sen. Obure in respect to the Governor of Kericho, there were certain recommendations made as to how and the threshold that you reach to come to a conclusion whether the accused person has reached a certain threshold in abetting the law, in order that you may impeach. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a resolution of the House and it guided the Committee. Indeed, my Committee did recognize the difficulties there are in the whole process of impeachment of governors which have been so controversial over the years. We have even in that report recommended that this Senate addresses itself to the issues of the law to make sure that it is clear as to how you proceed in the impeachment of a governor. Mr. Speaker, Sir, one Senator raised the issue that we waited until Tuesday before we started and there was no injunction. There are processes like serving of summons which were done from Friday to Tuesday, but the parties were in court. It was crucial that the Committee awaits the decision of the High Court before starting. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we started on Tuesday. We used the weekend for serving of summons, and to the best of our knowledge, this is my parting shot and the distinguished Members of the Special Committee, we have given this matter our thoughts and we have made the best conclusion that we could arrive at. It is strange that Senators would have been very happy if we came and said the governor should be impeached. We are shocked because that appears to be what was expected of us. However, we have laid the report and I recommend that Members read it. Even if they wish as it has been requested to open the debate on it, we will be very glad to stand by the recommendations we have made in the report. I thank you."
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