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    "id": 567532,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/567532/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Baiya",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njoroge Baiya",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I want to thank the Chairman for donating part of his time to me to support this important amendment. In spite of the sentiments expressed by Members about the past struggles with corruption in this country, it is important for Members to appreciate that these amendments are being brought against the background of a new constitutional dispensation; where Kenyans upgraded strategies for combating corruption by making this institution a constitutional commission. The number of members was reduced substantially from nine to three but immediate experiences since the new Constitution was promulgated and the change of administration demonstrate the need for us to increase the number to a sizeable number which will help in bringing a balance in terms of decision making. The other most important thing about this amendment is the separation between the decision makers as well as implementers. This is going to be a good experience and we will most likely borrow it for the other independent commissions. These amendments are quite important. It is good to appreciate that, for the first time, we are seeing a window of opportunity in terms of political good will. This is where the Head of State is demonstrating clearly that there is commitment to fight corruption. Therefore, the most important thing is for the leadership in this country and Members of Parliament to demonstrate a positive attitude towards effort to eliminate corruption in this country. I know it can be done. I urge that we support those amendments."
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