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    "id": 615525,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kajwang’",
    "speaker_title": "The Temporary Deputy Speaker",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Tom Joseph Kajwang'",
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    "content": "The issue that was canvassed by the Member for Samburu West was that the Member for Samburu North was dressed in open sandals. The issue was whether a member in open sandals is properly dressed while in the Chamber. The Member for Samburu North, in his defence stated on HANSARD that he is unwell. Following the doctor’s prescription which is on the fact that he has an injury, he is unable to wear normal shoes that cover his entire feet. The facts of the matter are such that he can be excused under the circumstances. I have reflected on the law. Rules concerning dress are found in the Speaker’s Rules. Rule 5 says that Members are required not to enter the Chamber, lounge or dining room without being properly dressed. There is an asterisk there which explains that one must be in coat, collar, tie, long trousers, socks and shoes, service uniform or decent national dress for men and an equivalent standard for women with hats optional. It is instructive to note that it talks about shoes and not sandals. You know that these rules spring from the National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act, Cap. 6; the Speaker may from time to time, as he deems expedient, issue directions in the form of a code of conduct regulating the conduct of the Members of the Assembly within the precincts of the Assembly other than in the Chamber. Therefore, that Rule 5 springs from this power that the Speaker has. It is instructive to note that, therefore, it is the Speaker who may – the word used is “may” - from time to time make the rules that govern the conduct of Members. There is 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."
}