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    "id": 9294,
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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, it is common knowledge – and it is, again, known to the Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs because he is the one who answers Questions on behalf of the Judiciary in this House – that pending in the High Court of Kenya is Constitutional Petition No.185, which was filed on 7th October, 2011. This is the case that was filed by Milton Mugambi Manyara against the Attorney-General, which seeks specific orders relating to this Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill. I do not need to go through the complete dossier but I have a copy of original pleadings in the Kenya High Court. It is interesting that only this morning, the Hon. Chief Justice of Kenya, sitting for the first time to preside over the Supreme Court, gave certain directions with regard to these particular cases that are related to this constitutional amendment. He gave direction that these cases be heard on a day-to-day basis and on priority by the High Court. Therefore, to attempt to introduce this Bill in this House when this matter is alive and current before the Judiciary, we, again, are seeking to undermine the provisions of Article 160 which completely insulates the Judiciary from any form of control and influence and, also, is contrary to Standing Order No.80 regarding matters that are alive in the High Court. I want to table these pleadings before the House so that we can see them."
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