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    "content": "Hon. Members, that brings us to the end of Question Time. Before we move to the next Order, I have a brief Communication to make pertaining to matters that are largely to do with House-keeping. Hon. Members, I have this brief Communication to make about certain developments that have been brought to my attention today and which developments have implications on the powers and privileges of this House. I have been reliably informed that a number of persons have sought or otherwise gained entry into the precincts of the National Assembly purportedly to serve court processes. I have been further informed that some persons have, indeed, gone so far as to purport to serve court processes within the precincts of the Assembly on individual Members of this House at a time when Committees were sitting. These developments are worrying as they are in violation of the National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act, the Standing Orders and the Speaker’s Rules. I, therefore, wish to take this opportunity to invite all persons who may wish to interact with the National Assembly in the manner aforesaid to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the National Assembly Powers and Privileges Act, Cap. 6 of the Laws of Kenya. I wish to draw particular attention to the provisions of Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 29 of the said Act. Let me reiterate that Committees enjoy only the delegated authority invested in them by the House. They do not have a separate life of their own from the House. For these reasons, it is useful for all persons to know that service of process intended for the House should be directed at the House itself, represented by the Speaker or the Clerk of the National Assembly who has authority to accept service. Such process should be served personally on the individuals occupying the two offices. Other persons, be they Members or chairs of Committees, have no capacity to be served with or to accept such process; neither do they have the authority of the House. In order to stem what is a practice that must not be allowed to set root, I am hereby directing the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Serjeant-at-Arms and all other relevant officers of the House to abide by and ensure strict compliance with all the laws relating to the powers and privileges of the House. Thank you. Next Order!"
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