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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Omogeni",
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        "legal_name": "Erick Okong'o Mogeni",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support that we should have a Select Committee to look into this matter. I have looked at the names that have been proposed, and I have no doubt that they are up to the task. I would like to mention that that world over, issues of impeachment are taken very seriously. In the United States of America (USA), when the Senate sits to impeach the President, it is the Chief Justice who presides. This is an opportunity for us, as the Senate, to ensure that we do a process that can stand the test of time. The previous impeachment procedures have had mixed fortunes. I remember the one of Hon. Wambora was overturned by the court. This time round, I have a lot of faith in Members that have been proposed and I know they will do a thorough process. We need to have a delicate balance so that we do not create a situation where MCAs at their own personal whims impeach governors. On the other hand, we must ensure that we support MCAs on the issues of putting governors to account. So, it is a delicate balance but we need to demonstrate to the people of Kenya that this Senate is up to the task and we can balance these two issues in a manner that will deliver justice to the people of Kenya. What the people of Taita/Taveta County expect us to do is that if we find that the Governor is culpable, then we should confirm the impeachment. However, if there are no good grounds that meet the constitutional threshold, then we should allow the Governor to continue serving. I urge my colleagues to remain true to the oath of office that we took to protect the name and the integrity of the Senate and do a good job."
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