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    "id": 1516943,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Eldas, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Adan Keynan",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 41,
        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, Audit Committees play a very important role in safeguarding the public interest. I request that the House Business Committee fast-track all the pending reports of the Audit Committees because that is the only way to assess whether the public gets value for money. These should not be treated like any other reports because the Office of the Auditor-General audits these entities. Parliament is supposed to act as a neutral arbiter. It should provide an avenue for the audited agencies and the Auditor- General to explain the same so that the public can also understand this. I am sure my friend, Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah, is also hearing this, and my plea is for us to fast-track this process. The Audit Committees should be given proper attention so taxpayers get value for money. The funds that have been appropriated and how they have been used should be seen in the audit report. I also request the Committee Chairpersons and Members to take this matter seriously because the public perception of Parliament and the incidences of corruption is so high. We need to change this so that Kenyans are familiar with the roles played by the Office of the Auditor-General, Audit Committees, and Parliament. They should ultimately accept that Parliament is there for their well-being. I support the Motion."
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