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    "id": 66185,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Olago",
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        "legal_name": "John Olago Aluoch",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, in addressing you on this issue, I am fully conversant with the fact that on the 27th November, 2008, at about 3.30 p.m., you issued a ruling in a matter brought to your attention for direction, when this House was dealing with the legislation to set up the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) and “kill” so to speak the former Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK). Commissioner Kivuitu and members of his Commission then went to the High Court to seek order to stop this House from deliberating any issue that would then set up a law that would disband them. I brought that to the attention of the Speaker but, eventually, you ruled that: “A court cannot prevent the Assembly from conducting its legislative functions.” At that time, the House was dealing with an enactment of legislation but in the present case, the House is dealing with the implementation of legislation and, in particular, the Constitution. I am fully aware of the fact that under the Constitution, we must have a new Chief Justice by 27th of this month and time, therefore, is of essence. It is hardly 19 days- --"
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