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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Whereas I hear you say from time to time that a certain CSs or other… You make all those statements here, but I always feel that it is fair that we should not name persons who cannot defend themselves on the Floor of the House in the negative because we risk spoiling their names and careers. If it was a Member, then we would require that a Motion be tabled. But we cannot have a Motion here to debate other persons who are not here and cannot defend themselves. Be that as it may, Hon. Junet, I am fully aware about Standing Order No.107A on gross disorderly conduct. Unfortunately, we are dealing with a person who is not on the Floor of the House. I am sure if we re-open that issue, we are going to hear too many stories. That is why I said that we should confine ourselves to the issues of... The point raised by Hon. Barasa, lest it be lost, is one of accountability, which is one of the functions of this House. Remember it is this House which exercises oversight over State organs and State officers and you commence the process by which they are removed. If you look at the clear wording in Article 95 of the Constitution, this House exercises oversight over State officers but not public officers. The point raised by Hon. Barasa is one that I would want to hear a little bit more but be brief. I will give you a chance. I can see there are so many Members who want to contribute."
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