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    "id": 1355399,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1355399/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity to make a point or two concerning the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023. The issue of conflict of interest has been a matter that has been debated in this country for many years. All attempts to rein in undue influence pedalling has always elicited a lot of controversy. This is not any different. Conflict of interest is such a fluid concept that keeps on changing every single day. It is not practically possible to legislate with precision what constitutes conflict of interest. The intention could be good but probably the way it has been presented makes it look as if there is a target group that the drafter of this Bill is aiming to nail down for known or unknown indiscretion that has happened in this country. We know that conflict of interest breeds corruption. It is the source of many corrupt deals in this country. Honestly speaking, we need to be very clear. What is it that we are trying to cure? Are we creating a problem we cannot manage? Some of the issues talked about here are moral issues which can be dealt with in civic education by churches and mosques in a very organised manner. We have gone to a point where we are legislating against basic values and moral questions. This says a lot about the moral fabric of this country."
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