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    "id": 627379,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wamatangi",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Paul Kimani Wamatangi",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was building up on the constitutional matter that I want raise, so that it can be appreciated from my line of thought. Indeed, on that date that Sen. Okong’o and nine other Senators participated in that election, it is presumed - this is a sessional Committee which renews its mandate every year - that on that particular day he had the mandate and authority of his party to participate. What stands out in this particular case is that he was de-whipped after being whipped into the Committee that day. After the election, he was de-whipped on the same day. The most tenable and logical explanation is that he was de-whipped as a consequence of having been elected. I believe with all my heart that the Standing Orders of this House are intended to be in tandem with what our Constitution provides. This House cannot make rules, regulations or Standing Orders, which are intended to defeat the same purpose of the House. Granted to say the Standing Orders also cannot provide a scenario where a party’s interests are above the business and interests of the Senate. The issue that I want to raise is provided for in Article 10 of our Constitution, which is clear on national values and principles of governance. It states:- (1) “The national values and principles of governance in this article bind all State organs, state officers, public officers and all persons whenever any of them – (a) applies or interprets this Constitution; (b) enacts, applies or interprets any law; or (c) makes or implements public policy decisions. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes"
}