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    "id": 71467,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I also take the opportunity to make my contribution to this very important Report. Firstly, let me thank the leadership and the Chair of the Committee for the manner he has led the Committee, not forgetting that a few days ago, he was making another Report on 2005/2006 in this House. The diligence exhibited by this Committee is really commendable. I also wish to thank the hon. Members of this Committee for their commitment in serving in this Committee and in assisting in the production of this Report. I would, therefore, echo my total appreciation for the entire document. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I also note that the Government agents also co-operated in the production of the documents that were required to facilitate the compilation of this Report, not forgetting the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) and even other Government departments. Their preparation is also noted. This should be the way forward if we need to come up with credible reports and good services to our people. Nevertheless, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I note that the accounting officers were not compliant when they were called upon to produce documentary evidence required by the Committee. The accounting officers must realize that they are employees of the Kenyan people. They get their wages or salaries from the taxpayer and, therefore, it is important that they be dedicated in their duties. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I note that some goods were missing at the Port of Mombasa and nobody was ready to account for these goods. The custom value of these disappearing goods amounted to Kshs679,446,383. In modern Kenya, we cannot allow or continue to be losing money in this manner - goods expected or intended for this country or even for the neighboring countries disappearing at the Port of Mombasa – this is real shame to those people charged with this responsibility. This is tantamount to spoiling or tarnishing the good image of this country. Therefore, I would call for speedier investigations as to the missing of these goods and culprits must be held and prosecuted in order to stem this vice."
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