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    "id": 674743,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/674743/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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        "id": 1889,
        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I listened keenly when my friend was moving this Bill. He mentioned Article 195. I want to put it correctly. He is a senior lawyer. He mentioned Article 195 yet it is supposed to be Article 125, which talks about evidence of power. You can check the HANSARD. I think it is important that we do those corrections. As we move on, the Powers and Privileges Committee needs to be flexible. We have seen what happened with Hon. Wandayi’s case. As this issue is cascaded down, it is important that it is checked on a case scenario. When it comes to misconduct, it varies. It is important that whatever is provided for in the Powers and Privileges Committee, there must be some level of flexibility. I am also happy to note that in this Bill there is a provision to appeal. It is, therefore, important for Hon. Members, if they are affected one way or the other; they are now being provided with room for appeal. We must exhaust that mechanism without using any other strategy. County assemblies play a very critical role. They legislate like the National Assembly. This Bill is long overdue. That is why I am calling upon my colleagues to move with speed and support it. It has been benchmarked and borrowed from the National Assembly and the Senate."
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