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    "id": 1379573,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, I had the opportunity to listen in from the Office. It is, indeed, true that we must safeguard the independence of the Office of the Attorney- General. It should not just be operations matters, but it should be up to and including the hiring of staff into that office. Remember, the Attorney-General is the legal advisor to the Government. This House, as an institution, also depends largely on him not just on legal advice, but also on the drafting of Bills. It is imperative that the office be safeguarded to ensure its independence and that it recruits staff who match up to the skills needed, whether in legislative drafting or representing the Government in courts of law. The Attorney-General's Office has become a training ground over the years. Parliament, as an institution, and all other arms of Government, including Government ministries, poach the best of the well-trained staff from the Attorney-General. Over the years, they have poached from the Attorney General's chambers and left them with few inexperienced staff. It would be important that the Office of the Attorney General is given requisite support with the passage of this Bill. When the time comes, we will ensure that the Attorney-General's Office is safeguarded, independent and secured. It should be given the right to procure experienced staff with requisite skills who will offer value to the people of Kenya in and out of court, including this House, in legislative drafting. I seek your indulgence to postpone this matter to a later time. Thank you."
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