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    "id": 1152527,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1152527/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 440,
        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
        "slug": "kipchumba-murkomen"
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    "content": "Clause 32 of the Bill seeks to amend Section 14(1) of the Act to facilitate multiple award of contracts. Clause 34 of the Bill proposes to amend Section 169 of the Act by adding a new Sub-Section to waive filing fees for reviews for disadvantaged groups. Clause 35 of the Bill contains proposal to amend Section 172 of the Act to introduce further grounds for debarment. Clause 36 of the Bill seeks to amend Section 176 for proper cross-referencing. Clause 37 of the Bill seeks to amend the First Schedule by deleting Paragraph 3, which contradicts provision of Section 10, 1(a) of the Act providing that the chairperson of the board is nominated by the Cabinet Secretary (CS) and appointed by the President. Clause 38 seeks to amend the Second Schedule by deleting Paragraph 3, which contradicts provisions of Section 29 of the Act. The last one is Clause 39 of the Bill, which seeks to amend the Third Schedule for proper cross-referencing. Mr. Speaker, Sir, all these amendments look like they are many, but are very relevant to the Act. It does not change much of what the Act is. It introduces efficiency and one way of dealing with the many complaints from business people, who want to participate in contracts that have been announced. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there should be fairness to all, including those who come from far-flung parts of this country, who do not get access to newspapers. Therefore, there must be a way of making sure that they are not disadvantaged because of being where they are. I, therefore, urge hon. Senators to consider and pass this important Bill in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes. Let it go out there to procurement entities that they will have to comply with the new law, which is more user- friendly. It will ensure that contracts are not delayed. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move and ask Sen. (Dr.) Zani to second. I thank you."
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