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    "content": "(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe. My directions on that Statement are as follows. One, this is a Statement under Standing Order No. 47(1) hence it is not mandatory for committal. Two, as per yesterday, this matter is still active in court. Therefore, we should not be seen as if we want to pre- empt the court process. We have always respected the judicial processes and the actions that we have taken on matters which are in court, have been justifiable under the law and procedure that guides us. Notwithstanding what I have said, I am of the opinion that there is a difference between the charges that the Governor of Samburu County is facing and the deep issues of law, procedure and precedence setting in terms of what happens when a governor is charged while in office. Do the provisions on stepping aside apply and if not, why is it so? Thirdly, what are the implications of the directives that have been given by the court with regard to the Governor being able to discharge his responsibilities vis a vis service delivery in that County now that the Governor has been charged with his deputy and almost half of his executive. For that reason, I direct the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, while respecting the principal of sub judice, to navigate the legal issues and bring a report that can guide this House in future. The Committee should tell us if they think that there is need to look at legal amendments that can give further clarification so as to avoid creating a legal and constitutional crisis in counties when a governor is charged while in office. The Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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