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    "id": 381802,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/381802/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I also stand to support the amendment. In Kenya, many people have also had a negative view of harambees because of lack of accountability. There are many people who would like to contribute, considering the usefulness of the contributions, especially in harambees. If they knew that systems of accountability would be put in place, I am sure that they would contribute even more than what they are contributing currently. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I think that the levels of apathy amongst various contributors has come because there is no sense of having any sort of control once the money has been given. Therefore, if we put in place mechanisms to ensure that such accountability exists, a large sector of Kenyan groups will feel that now they can contribute. Because of the abuses that harambees have been subjected to, many people who would otherwise contribute are not contributing. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I think that the Select Committee that has been proposed is more representative. It brings into the field also varied experiences. Such structures and the Bill that will be prepared as a result of this Motion, will really begin to put us on a map, where we do not lose a resource that is very critical in this country. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, by nature, in terms of our background and communal approach to things, Kenyans tend to be givers. Sometimes I get worried when this spirit of giving is interfered with because of the suspicion about what the money will be used for and the abuses. So, if we can bring a Bill that will begin to restore the confidence for such contributions, it will take us to greater heights. It will take us back to the 1960s in terms of the willingness in contribution and benefits of those contributions, especially at the county level, people might be missing out in terms of money and projects; be they educational-based or health projects. At the county level, it will enable people to bring back the value of harambees. We will be moving in the right direction if we will bring that Bill and ensure that accountability within harambees is taken into consideration. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir."
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