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    "content": "audited to find out whether they were used for the purposes set out. This helps to a large extend because I believe even now the spirit of giving is reducing because many people they have been heartbroken over time. Most of the time the money contributed never reaches the intended purpose. I have a feeling that if we go through a proper audit process to ensure that the money is used for what is being used for then it will spur an impetus in the people. There are many philanthropists who would want to contribute, but they are not sure where to put it. Sometimes, it is not possible to actually begin the process of following through, giving money. However, if there is a streamlined way in which I know I will give my contribution and it will be used for its purpose, then for those who want to be philanthropists, they will find it easier to have a coordinated way of contributing. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the issue of false representation is dealt with in Section 51. A caveat is put that there has to be a surrender of collections that have not been done in the accurate manner. These measures put in place will enable harambee contributions to be collected and the issue of false representation to be taken care of. This Bill also takes care of a very important aspect that sometimes is overlooked in Bills, that is the bit about when there has been offense and it will be tackled. In Section 56, there is provision for offenses and a fine up to Kshs2 million or five year imprisonment. We have provisions for that and, especially in the Kenyan context. As long as caveats are not put into place, people tend to break that law. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, harambee was actually a dream for Kenyans. The word “harambee” comes from a bantu word called “halambe” which means pulling together. It is the people from the coastal towns as they were at the harbour as they were pulling goods coming in somebody would say “halambe” and others said “ooohh” and gave the courage to push and pull. It is instinctively in our blood. It is only that as we go on, we are abusing it more and more, therefore, making more and more people become less prone to want to make that contribution. I believe if we streamline these contribution in the way the Bill suggests, we will move away from the issues of usage of the money collected. Section 55 is very important for the committee. It talks about the setting up of a social development fund. The money will be raised from fees collected from other donations and from the funds that are collected. Therefore, it is possible for the Committees to initiate some sort of social development. It is not indicated what sort of social development, but we believe that both the national committee and the county committees that are so critical within the devolved system will sit together and come up with ways and means of socio-development which will be very critical for development of various areas within specific counties and communities where money has been collected. Looking through the objects of the Bill, you will see there is a critical need to have a structured process and a regulatory framework to ensure sufficient information is given to protect public funds from fraudulent use of money, misleading and coercive fundraising appeals. The objects also provide a framework for the establishment of social development. If we proceed, for example, to implement this and change the ways that harambees are done, it is not that harambees are bad. It is the way they have been done. It The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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