15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have tabled a letter that was received by the Senate on 14th October, 2019. The letter tells us that the High Court of Kenya in constitutional---
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15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
The letter is authored by a law firm but they have also attached an order of the High Court.
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15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have just tabled it and I am just attempting to summarise what it says. The letter says that on 11th October, 2019, the High Court issued conservatory orders, staying the resolution of the County Assembly of Taita/Taveta and also issued conservatory orders in the nature of an injunction restraining the Assembly Speaker from presenting to the resolution to the Senate. I have tabled it and maybe it would----
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15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this was received by the Senate on 14th October, 2019.
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15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
The evidence is here. There is a stamp on this.
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15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
I might not confirm that.
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15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a quasi-judicial institution. It will be improper to box me into the four corners of a purely judicial process.
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15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will maintain what I have said that a letter was received by the Senate. It is for the Chair and the House to interpret whether it is due service. However, allow me to finalise my argument and then you will guide.
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15 Oct 2019 in Senate:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to make my case then probably you will rule after that. May I proceed?
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