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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Thang’wa",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Motion. I am not a lawyer, but I know how to read. In support of this Motion, I remember Sen. Sifuna saying on television that he was going to lead his people all the way to the doors of the CS for the National Treasury for them to ask questions. Maandamano supporters are doing the same thing; they are asking those questions in public. We want to cure all that. Instead of them taking their people, who elected them, to ask questions at the CSs doors, we want the CS to come here and get to ask the questions. Why did we vote for you to go ask questions and then come for us to ask the questions on your behalf? I said I know how to read. Article 153(4) (b) of the Constitution that has been quoted here severally by my good friend, Sen. Oketch Gicheru, states- “(4) Cabinet Secretaries shall— (b) provide Parliament with full and regular reports concerning matters under their control.” The words of interest are “provide Parliament” Can they do that on radio? Yes, they can. Can they go out to the streets and shout? Yes, they can. However, for the sake of order, we read Article 124 (1) of the Constitution which states- “(1) Each House of Parliament may establish committees, and shall make Standing Orders for the orderly conduct of its proceedings, including the proceedings of its committees.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are bringing order by amending the Standing Orders, which will necessitate for them to come and report to this House. We want them to be in this House to enhance accountability. They have to be accountable to anything that is said in this House when you ask them questions. These Standing Orders are bringing transparency. This is because Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) will be seen by the public and the media answering those questions in front of the people."
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