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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Githae",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Development",
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        "legal_name": "Robinson Njeru Githae",
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    "content": " On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise under Standing Order No.80, which deals with sub judice or secret matters, in particular Standing Order No. 80(4), which talks of proceedings before a court of law. Page 8 of the report of the Committee says:- “Three suits were subsequently filed seeking to stop the Commission from gazetting its report. This is Petition No.72 of 2010, Petition No.74 of 2010 and High Court (Miscellaneous) Application No.339 of 2010”. The first suit, namely, Petition No.72 of 2010, John Maingi versus hon. Andrew Ligale and Rozah Mbuyu, Irene Masit, IIBRC and the Attorney-General, is of fundamental importance to this House. Two other cases have not yet been settled; no ruling has been given. I am, therefore, submitting that this House is not competent under Standing Order No.80 to discuss this report as the matter is sub judice and there is an injunction on it. We should not be seen as if we are not respecting the other arm of Government. It is important that this House follows its own rules. Where matters are in court, this House has not debated them. The Committee is calling upon us to debate a matter which is already in court and this will be prejudicial not only to the court that will give its ruling, but will also embarrass this House if the High Court gives a contrary view. I, therefore, seek your guidance that we should not discuss this matter as it is sub judice ."
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