13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to go on record to support the positions taken by the two Senators. However, since one of the parties has asked us to make a decision on the matter, with your great indulgence, I would like to get some clarification on the understanding of the rules of procedure for this particular process. Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to find out from the Advocate for the Deputy Governor, whether in their understanding, there is a distinction between evidence and an allegation. My understanding of the Standing Orders as I have read them is that for ...
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Secondly, whether it is their understanding that a public participation is an evidence collection forum. In my view, when you go for public participation, you are presenting the case against the Deputy Governor as framed in the County Assembly for the public to engage with that case. This is so that if I am being accused of corruption and that is what goes to public participation, is it possible that other people upon hearing The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and ...
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
those allegations might also say that they were also victims. Therefore, what in their understanding are we supposed to do with that material? I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want further clarification because we are all seated here as judges. I hold the position that these decisions are to be taken by the House. At what point do we input, as the judges, before you render your decision. I hope that it will not be the decision of the Speaker but the decision of the House.
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am very well versed with Rule 30.
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am well versed with the Rule. I just want to say-- -
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, you cannot direct me to read.
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am well-versed with the Rule. Let me say what I want to say.
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, let her read for us to see what it contains. I do not think there is a Rule that requires that I be directed to read.
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13 Mar 2024 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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