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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "aggrieved, then that matter can be referred to the decision of the director for appeal. That is Clause 26. The only issue I have is that to make it deterrent, --- Being a learned senior in this profession, Madam Temporary Speaker, it should be deterrent in a way. When you tell someone that it is an offence not to honor summonses and yet there are differences within the group arising from accountability, Kshs10,000 is too little. I wish that amount is raised to Kshs50,000 and failure to pay, you get a jail term of six months. Six months in jail is okay but at least increase the amount from Kshs10,000 to 50,000. The important part that I really wanted to comment about is on the issue of financial provisions. Most groups collapse because of accountability as a result of differences of finances. Clause 35(1) of the Bill says: “Where the Director has reasonable cause to believe that circumstances have arisen which render it expedient for the proper performance of the Director's functions under this Act to do so, the Director may require in writing that a community group furnish the Director with –” In fact, I like the way the director is given the opportunity to look at financial records. When they have differences, it will be easy to refer to somebody who is neutral. If you refer the matter to the chairman or treasurer of the same committee, the officials can collude on the financial status. The role of the director has been enhanced, in order to cross-check the information. In accountability, it is important to address issues of financial affairs. Clause 33 even talks about activities and financial affairs. The accountability part is important because most of these CBOs refer you to the treasurer when you ask about their financial status. That can bring mistrust. Most CBOs collapse because of mistrust in terms of handling finances. Looking at my time which is far spent, this is a very unique Bill. It will assist most of our young people, women and the vulnerable groups within the society. I have heard somebody say that men should also form groups. Even in this Senate, we should be thinking of registering Community Based Organizations (CBOs). Unfortunately, we are coming to the close of the term of the Senate. I wish in the near future; the future Senate can form groups because it requires only 10 members. We can be doing something around Nairobi just the way women form these groups such merry- go-rounds, and they can assist us. God willing, if Sen. Pareno succeeds to get elected, and comes back to the Senate, then those are the things which you can carry into the future of the Senate."
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