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    "id": 992881,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/992881/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. M. Kajwang’",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Moses Otieno Kajwang'",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, once again, the Judiciary has proven that it can be a neutral arbiter to issues arising from other arms of Government. It is not too far back that it gave clear guidance on the role of Senate when it comes to matters of accountability. Remember the first five years of devolution we spent in battles in court between the CoG and the Senate. It made a very clear ruling and determination on the role of the Senate in oversight. We have had battles around summons and invitation of witnesses, particularly governors, to come to this Senate. However, the Judiciary made it very clear that the Senate has got that constitutional duty to summon any person, be they the governor. I dare say that if the Senate of Parliament can summon any person, it would include the President or the Deputy President, or any other person in public life. 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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