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    "id": 717282,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/717282/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Bishop) R. Mutua",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Robert Mutemi Mutua",
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    "content": "Based on his faith in God, experience and qualification, I have every reason to believe that we have the right man for this job. There are those who fear that because he is a clergy, he is too soft for the job. That is not true. He only requires support and goodwill of all Kenyans who would like to see delivery of services in this institution. It is time we move away from just creating awareness about corruption to taming, eliminating and preventing it. Because of his firm stand, we believe that he will carry out his duties without fear and influence from external forces. By following the rule of law, we can trust him to deliver. Hon. Speaker, I was impressed when he said that he cannot state his achievement within 100 days. Many people would have stated many things but Archbishop (Rtd.) was clear that he cannot give the number of things he will do but he will do something. He also said that he will deliver because he has no interest in doing business with the Government. Many people have been trapped in transactions where they are involved in Government business. He said that he did not have any business with the Government. He outlined what he owns. I was impressed when he told us that he owns 40 acres of land, some cows and a shop in Kakamega. That was very transparent of him. Many of us would not say what we own: Sometimes we just say that we own something. Hon. Speaker, he also said that he will strive to build public trust in the EACC. This Commission has lost public trust because its holders have been removed before starting the job. I pray that we will give him some time to sort out this Commission because many Kenyans are interested in it for different purposes. It is only fair that we give him some time. Kenyans should be serious in fighting corruption. We have done too much talking and very little action has gone into this business. Archbishop (Rtd.) Wabukala is a man we can trust because of his faith, track record and willingness to do what others have failed to do, but he cannot do that without public goodwill. I want to ask Kenyans to give him support to deliver in this serious business. 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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