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    "id": 1215329,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Veronica Maina",
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    "content": "His tenure as a Majority Whip is remembered by many people, even members of the public-when government was not losing Motions, that did not require to move. He was an efficient servant. On the question of oversight, we went into the depths on whether he understood the need for the oversight fund that the Senators would need in order to be effective in their work and mandate under the Constitution. On a first-hand basis, hon. Muthama had experienced the difficulties and the challenges that Senators have when they have to utilize, their only salary to oversight whole counties and many constituencies. He also narrated how difficult it was for a Senator to set up county and constituency offices-which he had tried to do-to give members of the public an opportunity to bring their issues which would then be propelled to Senate. It was clear from the interactions we had in the morning with him that without their oversight funds it was not going to be effective for any Senator to effectively oversight any county. He made a very clear case of Senate and the PSC looking into the issues of how Senate can be more affirmed in terms of being given more resources to perform its duties. Hon. Muthama came through as one who understood the current relationship between the National Assembly and the Senate, especially on the issue of the flurry of litigations which have been traded between the two Houses. He came through very clearly that there was need now to settle that issue, once and for all. He was well equipped and ready to push that mandate. On the projects that have been pending on the PSC table, he seemed very clear and conscious, that there is now need to bring to accomplishment some of the projects that have been long standing. They have been delayed either because they are not fully resourced or maybe there was need for better utilization of the funds allocated to projects that must benefit the current Parliament. He is a man who has demonstrated patriotism and national unity. He is able to understand devolution, the rule of law and democracy and the need for participation of the people. Mr. Speaker, Sir, he meets the criteria set under Article 10, National Values and Principles of Good Governance. He comes through as a personality that is minded of doing general good to the public. It is notable that he has engaged in a lot of charitable organizations. He has lifted people who are on the low end of life, minded of their school fees and need to be assisted even through medical bills. He has a whole testimonial of how he has improved the lives of many Kenyans. Mr. Speaker, Sir, for these reasons and the many others I have heard espoused on the floor of this House, I beg to support."
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