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    "speaker_name": "Hon. A.B. Duale",
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    "content": "appointment of the following Members to the Committee of Parliamentary Powers and Privileges, in addition to the one specified under Paragraph 1(a)(i) of the said Act: (i) Hon. Anthony Githiaka Kiai, M.P. (ii) Hon. Vincent Kipkurui Tuwei, M.P. (iii) Hon. Beatrice Pauline Cherono, M.P. (iv) Hon. Gladwell Cheruiyot, M.P. (v) Hon. Marselino Malimo Arbelle, M.P. (vi) Hon. Jude Njomo, M.P. (vii) Hon. Didmus Wekesa Barasa Mutua, M.P. (viii) Hon. Peter Mwathi, M.P. (ix) Hon. Francis Chachu Ganya, M.P. (x) Hon. Omar Mwinyi, M.P. (xi) Hon. James Mathew Onyango Koyoo, M.P. (xii) Hon. Dan Mashako, M.P. (xiii) Hon. Vincent Kemose, M.P, and; (xiv) Hon. Andrew Mwadime, M.P. Hon. Speaker, the Committee of Powers and Privileges is a sessional committee thus the need to reconstitute its membership annually. So, every new Session, this Committee, the House Business Committee (HBC) and the Committee on Members’ Services and Facilities must be reconstituted. That is why we are bringing these names afresh. Section 15 of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, 2017 provides for the Committee on Parliamentary Powers and Privilege… We draw those powers to form this Committee and the relevance of this Committee from Section 15 of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, 2017. That is what the Speaker referred to, that we did a number of amendments and Members need to apprise themselves. Hon. Speaker, this Committee is chaired by the Speaker. That is why Paragraph 1(a)(i) of the said Act specifies who the Chair is. It has 14 other Members that are shared along party lines. What is the function of this Committee? It is to inquire into the conduct of a Member whose conduct is alleged to constitute a breach of the privilege. So, if your conduct and behavior within the precincts of Parliament is not in tandem with the privilege you enjoy and it constitutes a breach of that privilege then definitely you will appear before this Committee. These include an assault within the precincts of Parliament or obstruction. You remember in the 11th Parliament there were times a section of Members of Parliament wanted to obstruct the proceeding of the Speaker. If you dare to obstruct the proceeding of the Speaker in and out of the Chamber then you will appear before this Committee. If you insult any Member within the precincts of Parliament either at the bar, lounge or offices and molest… You know what molestation means. These are the functions of this Committee. I am sure we have picked Members to this Committee to make sure that they really help the House in enforcing conduct of Members and allow them to enjoy their privilege but they should not have a breach of that privilege. This Committee can also summon any person to appear before it for the purpose of giving evidence or providing information. For example, if there was an assault case in any of the premises within the precincts of Parliament and you are a Member of Parliament, and you and your staff happen to be there, this Committee has the powers to summon you so that you can give your side of the story. Hon. Speaker, this Committee also has the powers to enforce the attendance of witnesses and do an examination under oath of affirmation. So, you can be summoned and put under oath The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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