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"content": "this House; I was informed that after our debate last evening, they rushed and gave them medicine and water. However, those people continue to be hungry and cold. Their spouses took clothes to them to change but they are not allowed to see them. Article 51 of the Constitution is very clear on what should happen to people who are detained. Whereas, they should enjoy all their rights; they should only be denied freedom. They cannot be denied the right to a proper toilet, food, clothing or medicine. Therefore, when Senators say that we are going back to the 1980s, I say that we are going back to the colonial times. I hope that the Judiciary will take its place in the history of this country and refuse to accept the rights of Kenyans to be abused in the manner that I have seen in the last few months. I was a victim a few months ago. Senators were referred to as statesmen and women. We started as statesmen because we voted and handled issues together. I remember that we even went to the Supreme Court together but somewhere in the middle, our friends ran away. We rejected the Audit Bill the other day. However, when we were on recess, our brothers and sisters went to State House and conspired without informing us and then they came here and passed it. That is not how statesmen and women behave. I am calling upon Senators from both sides to be statesmen and women as challenged by the hon. Chief Justice. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we have always voted in a bipartisan manner and embraced each other, however, there are certain incidences which have happened, our brothers and sisters on the opposite side appear to depart from the peaceful statesmanship. If that continues, we will not be defending devolution which this House is mandated to do in the Constitution. I take this opportunity to applaud the gallant son of Kitui County and wish him good retirement. I am sure that the whole world will be ready to receive his expertise because at 69 years, he is too young. He will continue serving the country and the world. I beg to support."
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