{"id":551850,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/551850/?format=json","text_counter":65,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Ndiema","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":1067,"legal_name":"Henry Tiole Ndiema","slug":"henry-tiole-ndiema"},"content":"Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to applaud the Petitioners for being bold enough to bring these issues which if found to be true, are serious. It is also a demonstration that the public and county assembly members are now realizing the role of the Senate; that they can petition the Senate directly. I would urge all Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) to explore this channel whenever they have issues of accountability. When we address these issues, I would propose that the Committees should involve the relevant experts, the departments concerned, the Auditor-General and also the institution that is charged with the responsibility of ensuring equal opportunity. There is a Joint Committee on Equal Opportunities and National Cohesion which could also be involved when it comes to issue of clannism and nepotism."}