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    "id": 627827,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/627827/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okong’o",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Kennedy Mong'are Okong'o",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We do not need to mislead this nation. I am the substantive Chairperson of the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC). Letters were done immediately without consulting my party, FORD-Kenya. For people to purport that I am de-whipped, without whipping, is misleading the nation. As you make your ruling, let it be known that parliamentary procedures and democracies must be followed, instead of just following self interests. Whips should take their positions when they de-whip; you do not de-whip without whipping. Nobody was whipped in our coalition. I had eligible votes and unanimously won. I was even supported by the outgoing Chairman, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, but other offices think that they can hold Kenyans at ransom by writing letters and making unilateral decisions. My party leader is aware of this issue and was even on radio saying that he supports my candidature. My reliable sources indicate that the process of de-whipping me from that Committee is on hold. I will make decisions as it comes, but we do not need to hold this Committee hostage. We have substantive work. This is the nerve of devolution and individuals with partisan interests should not hold this Committee hostage. However, I await your ruling."
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