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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, like my colleagues on this side on the House, I stand to oppose this Motion. I will just remind the House of a famous saying by Wole Soyinka which says: \"A tiger does not need to shout about its tigritude.\" I hope that will go down memory lane. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to take this opportunity to thank hon. Members who came to the support of our family when we lost our father, Rev. Canon Hezbon Shimeyi Nyong'o. I would like to thank hon. Members who took their time off to join us at home on Friday, 24th November, 2006 when we had the last arusi for our father. May God bless you. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, having said that, I am equally amazed by the lack of social imagination on the part of the Government. If I were the Government and I was confident about ourselves, I would have prolonged the sittings of this House so as not to keep the nation in suspense as to the extent to which this House has confidence in the Government. I would have disposed of that issue expeditiously if, indeed, I was a tiger that does not need to shout about its tigritude. Secondly, I would like to go on record by saying that Kenya is a country of very high potential, but a disappointing under-achiever. This is a responsibility that, if the Government was, indeed, conscious of, it would address the shortcomings and mistakes in a much more humble fashion. Since bravado has become the order of the day, we are humble enough to sit here and listen to it, but it is a part of the disappointing under-achievement of this Government. As we go on recess, I would appeal to those who are responsible for the destiny of this nation, to reflect during the three months and come back to this House assuming a more responsible disposition than what we are seeing at the moment. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, something very serious is happening in this nation. This is the use of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) as witch-hunt instruments for individual and institutions which are perceived to be against the Government. I have had a personal experience on this, which I really do not need to relate to the House. However, this is misuse of Government institutions and public resources. This Government has a huge responsibility to use those institutions responsibly for the purpose of economic growth and employment creation. This is a policy which I left in Government, but one which is currently being very badly pursued. I hope that the misuse of Government institutions and individuals so as to undermine the integrity of this nation and individuals of this nation, is something that should be stopped expeditiously. Insecurity in the country has reached a level that is not only intolerable, but shameful. It December 7, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 4291 begins from Nairobi up to my home in Kisumu Rural Constituency. Today, no man or woman can speak about the issue of peace. Government institutions and individuals are in collaboration with the underworld. The best example was the Artur Brothers Saga. That was just a tip of the iceberg. I have talked to people in the security system who have personally confessed that this problem of Government institutions being connected to the underworld to undermine the security of this nation has reached a terrible level. As we go on recess, I would like to appeal to the Government to realise that this country will not develop economically if the issue of security is not addressed. The citizens of this nation will not sing the national anthem with dignity and conviction if the issue of security is not addressed. This issue should be addressed honestly and not used as a political weapon to advance the cause of a bereft and bankrupt Government. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to oppose."
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