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    "id": 809177,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/809177/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiminini, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Chrisantus Wakhungu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have some information on 411 which is a respected platform. Notwithstanding what the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security has said pertaining to the NCIPS, 411 says that CS Matiang’i says proceedings of parliamentary committees will prejudice the outcome of the ongoing probe into the sugar matter. I think this is in relation to sub judice . On a matter of sub judice, it is not the witness to make a decision. It is, therefore, high time that Parliament acted. Under Article 125 of the Constitution, we know very well that Parliament or any Committee of Parliament can summon anybody and anywhere for purposes of giving evidence. Parliamentary committees have powers like those of the High Court. It seems we have some super CSs. This should not be acceptable. The Leader of the Majority Party provides a link between the Executive and Parliament. It is high time we summoned CS Matiang’i, through the Leader of the Majority Party. Personally, I have serious matters in my area of representation, at a farm called Meso Farm. The police have killed people on matters of land. I had raised an issue. I wanted a statement from CS Matiang’i but, to date, it has not been provided. It is high time that Parliament acts. The Chair of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security has said something different and yet, 411 reports that Matiang’i said he will not appear before the Committee. We are setting a wrong precedent. We must act. I thank you."
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