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    "id": 523296,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/523296/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nyenze",
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        "id": 1987,
        "legal_name": "Francis Mwanzia Nyenze (Deceased)",
        "slug": "francis-mwanzia-nyenze"
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    "content": "The Constitution requires prudent use of taxpayers’ money so as to ensure value for money for whatever we do. Our economy runs into a Kshs1 trillion plus but because of wastage, corruption and unfair procurement processes, we lose so much and very little money goes to development. All the big scandals that we have had were to do with procurement. We have had Goldenberg, Anglo Leasing and todaywe are talking about “chicken gate”. I am happy that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is taking action. Today, I read in the newspapers that the Kenya Ports Authority Board has suspended top managers because of irregular procurement processes. We have to spend the taxpayers’ money in a way that value for money will be realised and we will achieve economic growth for this country and will enable every Kenyan to live happily. In the 60s, we had no regulations. In the 70s and 80s, we had Treasury circulars guiding us on procurement. Finally, we enacted the Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2005 and now the Public Regulations of 2006. At least, we are moving in the right direction. If we can prevent corruption, theft and wastage of public resources, both at the 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."
}