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Will the real Marende please stand up? Lights, camera, action!

By PETER KIMANI

Without that funny wig he likes to adorn, there was a funny feel to House Speaker Kenneth Marende's face. Even the timbre of his voice appeared somewhat different, its usual strain - like a flute blown from the bottom - giving way to a surprisingly richer tone.

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