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    "id": 1382815,
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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. Speaker, Sir, I would like to comment on the Statement by Sen. Osotsi on the issue of eCitizen. While we agree that there are challenges with the usage of eCitizen digital platform, it was intended to ensure that we have a one-stop shop and that all payments are made through it. As you are aware, payments to NTSA, National Environment Authority (NEMA) and even school fees, among others, are done using that platform. The intention of having eCitizen digital platform was to ensure that we get rid of corruption and other handling of money. It is important that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning appears. Kenyans need to learn how to use eCitizen. If we learn, that will enhance efficiency because one may seek for services from Huduma Centre because people have been making use of them. It is being used for renewal of driving license and passport application. The same will apply to issuance of national identification cards. I know an answer will be brought. The intention of the President was to create one centre. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when you are looking for a birth or death certificate or succession documents, you are normally told that your file has disappeared. The Senator for Nyamira County is familiar with this because he has been in the corridors of justice for some time. If you produce Kshs500 or Kshs1,000, your file just appears from nowhere. The intention of the President of ensuring everybody pays through the e-Citizen platform was to minimise the corruption issue. Although there are challenges of using that platform, it is about sensitisation and ensuring that it is used in the right and proper way. It is very important that we put in place--- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services, Senate."
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