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    "id": 518898,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, hon. Speaker, for the opportunity. I wish to agree with the sentiments and statements of my colleagues with regard to ensuring that we redeem the integrity of this House. It is very important that this House and its membership at all times remain and be perceived to be people who are clean, credible, accountable and of integrity. As a member of the Opposition, one of the roles that we play is to ensure that we take the responsibility of oversight. That is why we have the leadership of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Public Investments Committee (PIC). When we read in the newspapers and see explanations that tend to point a finger at somebody who was about to present evidence or spill beans to show that there were others involved in this whole matter, it is a matter that cannot be accepted. The integrity of this House is far above any particular issues. Kenyans are looking upon us. We are not discussing individuals today, we are discussing matters that require you to offer guidance on how we ensure that this august House is seen as a House that Kenyans can rely upon. It is sad when corruption walks or is said to have walked into this House. It should not be accepted. I might not completely agree with the view that no other person can lead these two Committees other than the leadership of either this coalition or that coalition. Every individual Member in this House has the opportunity and ability to serve in those Committees and to chair them if elected by the members. According to our Standing Orders, it shall be so. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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