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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "seeks to extend that period, they should do so pursuant to a judicial process, so that we protect the interest of a person who is a subject of investigation as well as the public entity in the event of abuse of office or resources. In the event of abuse of office, we are able to protect both the victim and the office. If we allow investigations to continue forever, people might abuse it. In most cases, when we do not want people to get back to office, they delay investigations, for instance, until when their contract or term in office ends or for whatever period of time they deem appropriate in the interest of those doing investigations. As a committee, we agreed that if you are a subject of investigation, the timeline within which investigations should be done is 90 days. Failure to which, the agencies must seek an extension through the normal process, whether judicial or otherwise. They must formally do that, so that we enable and facilitate such investigative agencies to be efficient and conclude investigations. If it is a matter of protecting public resources, that can be done within a reasonable time. Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to conclude by saying that the entirety of the Bill and concerns which were contentious as raised by the Senate and the National Assembly were dealt with by the joint committee in the seven sittings that were convened and a final draft has been tabled before this House. I request Members of this House to support this Motion, so that the Bill can finally be approved and enacted by the National Assembly, having put into consideration the concerns that were raised by those who participated in the stakeholder engagement or public participation. The fact that the National Assembly having also done their bit in public participation prior to them coming up with the Bill. This House has considered contributions from a number of stakeholders, including the EACC, which will be the primary entity that will administer this Act, among other players, who also brought in their concerns, which were considered by the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. Ultimately, the draft that was brought back is the subject of this particular Motion. The Motion before this House today is one that has put into consideration matters beyond the committee and House. Therefore, I urge Members to support it. Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to request Sen. Eddie Oketch to second this Motion. I thank you."
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