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    "content": "(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Order! Sen. Cherargei, you are trying to debate matters which are not before this House. These are matters which are out there. You are trying to debate matters about particular issues, cases, counties, governors and deputy governors, which is not the subject matter of this Motion. This Motion is about giving effect to the functions of a deputy governor who is acting as governor in the absence of the substantive governor by operation of the law. Sen. Cherargei, you raised an important issue about whether a court order which has restricted – and I think part of it is also in the Motion or in the words of the Mover – the physical presence of a governor. That would amount to giving effect to the governor not being able to perform its functions. To me, that is the main issue. These other issues are neither here nor there. We should not even discuss those particular issues. This Motion is not even discussing any particular case. I know that the Mover mentioned examples of current cases. However, this Motion in its text, is general; it is on points of law. We should, therefore, apply the Constitution, the applicable statutes and, where possible, our Standing Orders. I am actually impressed. I can see a request from Sen. M. Kajwang.’ Are you on a point of order, or do you want to debate the Motion? The same with Sen. Wamatangi. Sen. Cherargei, out of your very well detailed point of order, the thing that I have picked that is important to the House is whether this Motion meets the constitutional test on removal from office of a governor. If it does not, then it means it is unconstitutional. Therefore, the Senate cannot pass an unconstitutional Motion."
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