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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Kibunguchy",
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        "legal_name": "Enoch Wamalwa Kibunguchy",
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    "content": "to do. The Bill talks about public participation and I want that to be brought out very strongly. I will bring one or two amendments when we go to the Committee Stage, so that the public knows when the meetings they are supposed to participate take place. It is very annoying sometimes when you see some people amongst us or in the Public Service doing projects and the public has absolutely no idea what is going on. The public looks from very far and wonders what is going on. So, the aspect of public participation is extremely important because the wananchi, who are our masters, must own these projects. They must have an input before we start implementing projects. I agree with the Bill in terms of equity, accountability and transparency. As much as the Bill gives us and the wananchi a forum through which we can air our misgivings about any public servant, I wish we could have a very clear mechanism where these public servants can be brought to account. As I finish, I would like to say, as many Members have pointed out, that as part of affirmative action, it is very important that specifically certain groups of our people who have not managed to get opportunities especially the youth, are involved. I know the Bill specifically talks about women, gender issues, people living with disability and marginalised groups. The youth aspect has not been emphasized and I would like it to come out clearly as we go to the Committee of the Whole House. As we talk about youth, employment opportunities are hard to come by because of some of the stringent requirements that are put forward, especially the requirement of experience. That is something that we should deal with, so that when it comes to the youth, this is relaxed a little bit. Otherwise, thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy, for giving me the opportunity. I support this Bill."
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