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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Langat",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not wish to talk too much but I only want to point out the fact that we have talked so much about ethics in this Bill. But when you look at the definitions, we do not see what ethics are. What is the meaning of ethics? I want to say that the meaning of ethics is a very important definition and it must be put in this Bill. That is because part of the functions of the Commission under Clause 11(1) relate to State officers. Number 2 is to develop a code of ethics. So, in other words, we are giving that body the powers to act as a prefect to all the State officers without controlling what ethics means. So, I would expect the Minister to really define ethics so that we control the role of that body. The functions of that body are going to actually interfere with the professional bodies to the extent that it is going to monitor the enforcement of code of conduct of members of professional bodies established under any law. I think ethics should actually be part of corruption matters, so that we do not go interfering with the Law Society of Kenya and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants. This body may just go there and tell them you must do this. As Parliament, we have our own code of ethics but we have given this body a leeway to enforce those ethics without really limiting it. I am saying we must define the code of ethics."
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