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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aluoch",
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        "legal_name": "John Olago Aluoch",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, I believe time has now come for us to deal with the issue that Hon. Gumbo has raised. How do we constitute the JSC? Let me draw a parallel between you and the Head of the Judiciary, or the Executive. You are not just the Speaker of the National Assembly but you are also the Chair of the PSC. So, at what stage do we draw the line? I have seen suits where you have been sued as the Speaker. In my view, as a lawyer, as the Speaker, you should not be sued. Either somebody should sue the PSC or an application against Parliament but not you as the Speaker. Time has now come for us to use this opportunity to look at how we can handle the challenge brought by our 2010 Constitution with respect to the issue of natural justice. Unfortunately, those of us like you who are lawyers know what is fundamental in natural justice and fair hearing. From CJ’s letter, he seems to be complaining that he has not had a chance to be heard. I believe, Hon. Speaker, that you have the right to ask the PAC to withhold this Report and listen to the CJ not as the CJ of the Republic of Kenya but as the Chairman of the JSC where he is mentioned personally to be allowed to address the Committee. 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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