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    "content": "(Mr. Omingo): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have never been away but I am only getting my grand entry in a humble position. Nonetheless, it is true that there were various procurements which incurred costs in computerisation. They procured tables, but when it came to monitors and Central Processing Units (CPUs), they were hesitant to do so. 736 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 29, 2008 I am glad the Minister has taken a gallant step courtesy of the pressure and realisation that if they do not embrace technology they will remain archaic. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as we empathise with parents who cannot afford to buy their children school uniforms, we do not have steal from public coffers because it is an immorality in itself. For us all who are in positions of responsibility, we must stand up to be counted. I am of the opinion that for public officers, including parliamentarians, that we let our work be scrutinised by members of the public. It is important that we also open up and lead from the front, so that people can do a public audit on us and say: \"Hon. \"X\" was living this way and now he is living this way courtesy of the investment he has had in an IPO \"X\" as opposed to people from space, but riding, driving and flying after embezzling public funds. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is that issue of graft and what is in there for me, my tribe, community and constituency that almost brought us to a point of anarchy. Those who were there, wanted to hold the cake close to themselves, and those who were out there, wanted to grab the cake, so that they could also share with their people and communities. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, more importantly, I want to also commend and thank the PAC for doing tremendous work under the acting chairmanship of the former Member of Parliament for Eldoret East, Mr. Joseph Lagat Kipchumba. This was a tremendous effort made to bring us close to reality. However, the Reports of 2004/2005, 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 are yet to be tabled here. Courtesy of the computerisation that the Minister pretends to be implementing today, I hope we will be current with these reports. It will be more effective and realistic in the sense that our people must know exactly the value of their money. I pray that one day we shall manage this country as an incorporated company for the social wellbeing of our people. The dividends for this nation are not for our pockets, but for the social wellbeing. The dividends should be reflected in the per capita income of our people and quality education. The dividends in terms of social well being must be reflected in terms of improvement of poverty levels of our people. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to encourage each one of us not to be \"baptised\" into the crime of graft as we join the Grand Coalition. Some of us will stand firm and tell you what it is and when it happens. I do believe also that the best watchman needs to be your brother. With those few remarks, I support."
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