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    "id": 1375851,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Public Service (Values and Principles) (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.46 of 2022) be read a Second Time. I apologise for that oversight. It is Sen. Osotsi who distracted me. What I was saying is that we are just giving effect to Article 232 on values. The public sector, both at national and in the counties, gobble billions of shillings because of salaries and many other expenses. This is because of huge salaries, stipends and allowances paid to public servants both at the national and county level. Article 10 of the Constitution stipulates the national values and principles of good governance. We should have a public service that is reflective and has regional and national outlook on ethnic diversity. We should also look at cultural diversity. That is why in the report by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), the equation of composition of the public service in the country is critical for stocktaking. We must understand that we have a diverse demography in terms of population across the country. This is a challenge. Just like gender parity is always a moving target, it is the same with the public service sector. That is why other ethnic communities in this country feel disenfranchised. In as much as we may want to have the face of Kenya, sometimes it is hard for some communities because of historical marginalization. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the other day I met an Oromo. That was my first time. I have never seen an Oromo or a Njemps. At least there are a number of small communities where you and I come from. Sometimes it is hard for that to be reflective. What we are pushing for is equity and equality, so that they can feel accommodated. Under Article 232, we should ensure that we have diversity. Where I come from, there is a community called Ogiek. The Ogiek Community straddle all the way from Nandi, Kericho, Bomet and Nakuru. If you have to tell them to run for elective positions, it will be hard. That is why the Constitution envisages having appointive positions. When you go to Homa Bay, there is a minority community that cannot get elected. I know the struggle within our counties is how to ensure all the clans or communities are represented. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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