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    "id": 78187,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Imanyara",
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        "legal_name": "Gitobu Imanyara",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not wish to, in any way, contradict your ruling, but the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. So, if there is any conflict between the Standing Orders and the new Constitution, then the new Constitution, obviously, takes precedence. Article 75 is very clear. It says:- “75(1) A state officer shall behave, whether in public and official life, in private life, or in association with other persons, in a manner that avoids- (a) any conflict between personal interests and public or official duties---“ So, that is the norm set out clearly in the Constitution. If you look at section (2) of that Article 75, it says:- “75(2) A person who contravenes Clause (1), or Article 76, 77 or 78(2)- (b) shall be subject to the applicable disciplinary procedure for the relevant office---“ So, there is really no question of waiting for the review of the Standing Orders, because the Constitution is very clear. I would, therefore, urge you to give this matter, serious attention, so that we do not give the impression that there is any ambiguity with regard to the requirements of the new Constitution on matters of conflict of interest involving state officers. Where there is a breach, the Constitution demands that"
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