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    "id": 306914,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kiptanui",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Jackson Kiplagat Kiptanui",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this Bill. I would like to say that, indeed, many Kenyans have been blaming us, as Members of Parliament, by saying that we have watered down the Bill yet we are discussing this Bill here for the first time. We need to set the fact straight by saying that it is the Cabinet which reviewed the Bill before it was forwarded to Parliament; and not Members of Parliament. Secondly, none of us, Members of Parliament, is against this Bill. I believe that it is high time we elected leaders of integrity, who can be accountable to the people of Kenya. In the Memorandum of Objectives, this Bill sets out the leadership and integrity standards applicable to state officers who hold the highest level of responsibility. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wonder what happens to other officers, who may not necessarily hold the highest level of responsibility. Are we going to set different standards for them? I believe that when we get to the Committee Stage, we should introduce an amendment, so that the Bill can affect all officers serving in the public service. The law should be applicable to officers at all levels. Secondly, Clause 40(1) of the Bill partly provides as follows:- 40(1) A person is not eligible for election or appointment to a State Office if, after a fair administrative process has been undertaken---“ Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, what kind of process is “fair administrative process”? Are we going to set up kangaroo courts?"
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