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    "content": "are long gone. In the old days of hon. Shikuku and others, State House was out of bounds for the Opposition during President Moi’s era. These days, State House is meant for everybody because it is sustained by tax payers’ money. I was happy to see the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Wetangula, the Former Prime Minister, hon. Raila Odinga and other Members of the Opposition enjoying lunch at State House today. That is what should be encouraged. When the Late Hon. Kijana Wamalwa was still alive, I was a Member of FORD- (K). The Senate Minority Leader can attest that he used to call us and tell us that a family which eats together remains together. Therefore, we are very happy when the family of Kenyan leaders eats together. It is through that, that we can solve some of the problems that are facing this country. We do not need to solve the issue of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) through death or injuries of some people when there is democratic space for us to discuss and agree on how the issues of IEBC can be resolved. There is no reason why hon. Raila Odinga, Sen. Wetangula or hon. Kalonzo Musyoka cannot be invited to State House to discuss with the President the challenges of IEBC. We do not want to see people dying on the streets or businesses being disrupted when the Constitution is very clear about what can be done. Madam Temporary Speaker, the only problem with the Bill is Clause 11 which talks about the Sports Tribunal. It is very good for us to have a Sports Tribunal also dealing with anti-doping issues. However, as we have seen in the Judiciary, people lacking integrity and competence being appointed compromise administration of justice. It would be sad if we have a Sports Tribunal which is made up of brothers and sisters who have nothing to do with sports. Former sports people such as Mr. Kipchoge Keino, others who have distinguished themselves and probably some doctors should sit in the Sports Tribunal. This will ensure that cases of doping are scientifically established and objectively dealt with. It is also unfortunate that according to Clause 11(3), the Tribunal would determine its procedure. Why could we not just provide that the Tribunal will be guided by the law and follow the rule of natural justice because it could be a Kangaroo Tribunal which decides---"
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