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    "id": 585072,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mulu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1955,
        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "This Bill has some important aspects which cannot be ignored. The requirement for a legal framework to regulate the practice and standards of engineering technologists and technicians is quite important. This is because these experts, in their own right, do their work in a very important sector called the construction industry or civil works. One of the interesting things is that Clauses 15 and 16 stipulate the qualifications which are necessary to be registered under this body, either as a firm or as an individual. That is very important because it will make sure that we do not have quacks in the sector. The other thing which is important is the provision to register foreigners who also meet such requirements. It is important because in the spirit of co-operation and international relations, we expect our brothers from Tanzania or Uganda might also want to come to Kenya and register to do their work here. Clauses 18 and 19 provide the mechanisms for such registration. That is very important. In Clause 23, there is the provision of the Registrar keeping a register of those who are qualified and those who have been licensed in the profession. This is quite important. In case anything goes wrong, as it has been said by the Seconder, you have a place you can go and make reference in terms of who was in charge of that project and if need be, then such a person could be deregistered. Clause 42 of this Bill clearly stipulates what disciplinary procedures and measures can be taken against a practitioner in case something goes wrong. So, the Bill has some good things. However, there are some fundamental issues which I would want Hon. Cecilia to consider as we move forward. Clause 32, which talks about financing of the Board, says:- “32. The funds of the Board shall consist of— (a) donations, grants, loans or gifts made to the Board and--- (b) such fees, monies and assets---” The body is not going to be funded by the National Treasury or the Consolidated Fund. This being the case, I cannot understand why we have the composition of the Board heavy in terms of the Civil Service. I do not know why you want the membership of a Board which is not funded by the National Treasury to be so heavy in terms of the public service. I would propose that we make this Board completely private so that you do not have to bring the Exchequer here. The other issue which is important is the matter of parastatal reforms. It is like we are bringing on board an additional parastatal and we know we are undergoing some reforms in the sector. So, you need to also consider that. If you make it independent, then most likely you will have no issues with who will fund it. Last but not least, is the issue of---"
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