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    "id": 610139,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker. I know hon. Amina is saying that because when we talked of the CDF, as a nominated Member, she did not stand up in solidarity. I want to support the Report of the Committee. It is, indeed, disappointing to see that the Committee never gave any recommendations as far as Mr. Karowo is concerned. This is somebody who is alleged to have given a bribe, maligned Madam Lichuma’s name and there are no measures for him to be prosecuted. It is unfortunate if we are going to act on any Petitions that come to the Floor of this House without proof. This lady’s reputation has been spoilt. This person is alleged to have given Kshs100,000 and yet, no recommendations were given. That person should be investigated and should pay for the damages caused. If we continue using this, then we are setting a very wrong precedent. We are told that, that lady employed people from her county. She comes from Western Kenya where I come from and when you look at the ethnic balance, it is predominantly Kikuyus, Luos, Luhyias and Kambas. It goes further to say that the staff was inherited. Just like you are the Speaker of the National Assembly, I do not think you contributed so much in terms of the staff that is employed in this institution. You inherited them from your predecessor. It is very wrong to have such an allegation that, that person has employed people from her tribe; her county and yet, the staff was inherited. On the issue of competitiveness, if coincidentally a certain community is there and it is because of a competitive process, it is allowed. We should not entertain Petitions to come to the Floor of this House, which have not been proven. This Petition has been widely spread and there is nothing of merit. We must strengthen our Standing Orders so that in case a Petition is forwarded, before it is allowed to come to Floor of the House or referred to a given Committee, it must meet a minimum threshold and, at least, some evidence is established. I support the Report. 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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