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    "id": 1213563,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "loved ones. The Kenya Red Cross was to build houses and the Government was to handle the compensation. No one is doing follow-up. If we pass this law, my colleagues – sisters and brothers on the Floor of the House – we would have told Kenyans--- You know, we are politicians and people ask us questions. For example, my Talai people normally ask me what happened. How do you follow up and ensure it is implemented? We need to be seen to be doing something. When you go back to Talai and tell them that you have given them land and there is a reporting mechanism, they will appreciate the fact that Parliament is doing something. Yesterday, the issue of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) came up and even made headlines in some of the newspapers. One headlines read: “Stop CBC if you cannot fix it.” The National Assembly discussed CBC and came up with a resolution. Is there a mechanism of following up with Government to ensure the resolutions that were made by the National Assembly are followed? In all essence, we must ensure that there is a reporting mechanism. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Clause 23(c) says; “A responsible officer who fails to comply with Section 23(b) commits an offense and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.” That is important. I heard of “Sex for Work” documentary that was broadcasted by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and it is a sad story. Allegations are facing James Finley and a number of multi-national tea estates in Kericho County. I think it is a rampant issue within estates across the counties, including Nandi, Bomet and even in Mt. Kenya. Again, JLAHRC as the human rights Committee that deals with sexual offense and sexual violence, can order that the DPP prosecutes the alleged perpetrators of sex for work in James Finley. However, how will JLAHRC and Parliament track that those alleged individuals and perpetrators are taken to face the full force of the law? It is hard because we do not have a reporting mechanism, neither do we have an obligation. People allege that the DPP is leaving individuals who are alleged to engage in corruption. My brothers in Azimio One Kenya Alliance normally allude to that fact. The Constitution is very clear. In as much as the DPP on his motion can start an investigation, it does not take the power of Parliament. This is because Parliament can summon or invite anyone. If today we directed the DPP to arrest the perpetrators of ‘Sex for Work’ in the alleged James Finley scandal, where women have been affected, what happens if the DPP declines to follow the order? The law is very clear. He is taking personal responsibility of that officer. In the Powers and Privileges Act, when we summon a witness, like Sen. Kibwana and she fails to show up, the law provides that we fine from their own money Kshs500,000 or under punitive. I am not saying Sen. Kibwana is a witness. In fact, the law is specific that the Inspector General (IG) of Police must look for that witness and bring him before the House. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we just want neatness. We do not want to go to wananchi and tell them, “ Hicho kitu tulipitisha Bungeni tu.” I think this is important."
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