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    "id": 1059413,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1059413/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 407,
        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Madam Deputy Speaker, the idea that corruption has been rendered the only window to serve in the police and military should be a moment to reflect for any right thinking citizen. It will be remembered that in 2005, the Government cancelled the police recruitment drive due to bizarre corruption. The EACC warned that 80 per cent of the candidates had either paid bribes, or used high level connections to get jobs. A total of 60 senior officers were suspended following the debacle. The reality that the practice continues with the amount of bribes demanded increasing means that perpetrators have devised more ingenious ways to beat the dragnet. It is doubtful that Kenyans can expect individuals recruited through corruption to uphold ethics an integrity in their future careers. It is akin to polluting a stream at the source. Therefore, the relevant agencies should take action to ensure that we root out corruption completely in order to have a level ground field for every Kenyan to participate in the recruitment exercise. Madam Deputy Speaker, on behalf of Sen. (Dr.) Mbito, I thank you and hope that action will be taken on this matter."
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