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    "id": 232871,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/232871/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Wamunyinyi",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Athanas Misiko Wafula Wamunyinyi",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute on the Supplies Practitioners Management Bill brought before this House by hon. Dr. Ojiambo. I must, first of all, thank hon. Dr. Ojiambo for the work she has tirelessly done to ensure that this Bill gets to this stage so that it can benefit all those involved. The Bill aims at streamlining processes of procurement which is a very critical issue in this country. It aims at ensuring that the practising officers are properly trained and that they are licensed. We should not just get anybody practising without being licensed or without the necessary qualifications. It also aims at providing statutory regulations to ensure that the practitioners operate under a legal framework. Obviously, the great beneficiaries of this Bill are Kenyans. It is the public interest that this Bill, at the end of the day, seeks to serve. We are all aware that the procurement processes have been greatly affected by corrupt activities and malpractices. With proper regulations and guidelines provided in this Bill, it will also help us to prevent corruption and deal with other malpractices. Obviously, the standards and people practising will also have to attain certain standards to ensure that they work within the stipulated provisions of this Bill. Errant officers will also be dealt with. Provisions are in place to ensure that necessary disciplinary action is taken against any officers who contravene the provisions---"
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