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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Gichugu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gichimu Githinji",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for giving an opportunity to contribute to the Public Service Internship Bill, sponsored by Hon. Naisula Lesuuda. At the outset, let me say that this is a very progressive Bill that will address some of the issues that have been raised by young people of this country. It seeks to place them in a very good state in terms of matters of internship. This is a matter, though it has been happening in this country, that has not been legislated. This is a Bill that is worth being supported by every Member for the interests of the young people of this country. However, I would like to make some comments and proposals in respect of the Bill that we will discuss and probably propose amendments at the Committee of the whole House. The Cabinet Secretary mentioned in the Bill is the one in charge of Labour. However, I would like to consult with the sponsor of the Bill to seek concurrence that we have the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Public Service. This is because this is a matter of Public Service. In the Bill, we find that the institutions that are in charge are in the Public Service. Clause 6(1) refers to a person in charge of the Public Service. In my opinion, with the concurrence of the sponsor, I will be proposing an amendment so that we institutionalise the matter of internship than personalising it, so that we leave it to the Public Service. The Public Service in itself is an independent commission. Once we mention the Public Service, it does not matter who will be in charge, but the Public Service as an institution will be in charge of internships. That also applies to 6(4), where the Public Service as an institution, as a commission and as an independent constitutional commission, will be required to do the recruitment."
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