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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Katoo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Judah Katoo Ole-Metito",
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    "content": "We have been having a high turnover of the Chairpersons of this Commission. This is the sixth in a span of 10 years. This is because of the disunity between the secretariat and the commissioners. Dr. Wabukala has expressed willingness to bring those two levels together. We also need somebody who is honest and with very firm and fair leadership qualities. Having looked at his religious background, I have no doubt whatsoever that this nominee will create a strong and stable Commission for this country. There is lack of consultation at the EACC. Dr. Wabukala said he recognised that loophole and given the opportunity he will consult widely and initiate teamwork at the Commission. Therefore, if he does what he told the Committee regarding consulting, on regular basis, with all the stakeholders in the execution of the Commission‟s mandate, the Commission will succeed. Finally, the Archbishop has passion and he wants to bring accountability and transparency to this Commission. Dr. Wabukala, as reported in the Committee‟s Report, was in the forefront trying to discourage fundraising in churches especially by politicians. At one time he told churches to stop receiving donations from politicians because they do not know the source of the money. We need to have accountable and transparent fundraising. I know a Bill on how we can regulate, make donations and fundraising transparent, accountable and show genuine sources of money has been brought to this House and gone to the Senate. My final point is the need for all the sector players; the media, Parliament, religious institutions, civil society and more so the Judiciary to come together and form a synergy in the fight against corruption. This is because the fight against corruption will not be won by one individual. This is a collective responsibility of all the sectors. They should come together and speak in one voice. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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