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    "id": 1152531,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "It is important to realize that when it comes to procurement, both non-professionals and local contractors are key. If we do not have regulations or legislation in place, it will be difficult for them. Again, the Director-General will play an important role of investigating irregularities. With a magistrate’s order, investigations can be done, so that we know the truth. That is important because there will be no delays working on a contract. Once a contract is deemed viable, it will be given out. These clauses will ensure that if there is any investigation matter, it will not be left to the procurement entity, because they could delay and claim that there is a certain provision or paperwork that is not in place. Allowing some sort of investigation will make it possible for a procuring entity to be investigated, so that they do what they are expected to do. Therefore, the authority to enter into premises is important. This will ensure that some sort of complacency is dealt with or somebody does not take a long time to do what is required of them. Especially when it comes to ensuring efficiency because this is a public service, these provisions become very important. We also have amendments that ensure the regulatory Authority does not over-influence and overstep. They also have limitations on their powers and they cannot just move and put into place specifications that may not be ideal in specific situations. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Clauses 13 and 14 are amending the Principal Act. Clause 14 states that- “Upon submission of the procurement plans to the National Treasury pursuant to Section 44(2) (c) of this Act, the accounting officer of a procuring entity shall publish and publicize its approved procurement plan as invitation to trade on its website.” Therefore, the National Treasury also has a role to play. The transparency of using the website is key. This brings me to a related issue, where the Senate and counties need to empower young people to understand this procurement processes. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during our Senate Mashinani visit to Uasin Gishu County, we also managed to visit a few other counties too. We found youth Information and Communications Technology (ICT) hubs to specifically help the young people to understand how procurement is meant to be done. This is especially with regard to The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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