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    "content": "great friend, Sen. M. Kajwang', appeared for audit queries that were so many that it shocks one to the high heavens. I want to challenge us that even as we fight the institutionalization of national corruption, we should also agree that our counties have also shown signs and symptoms of this cancer known as corruption. As we concentrate on fighting the national corruption, we must agree that devolving corruption to the grassroots level is dangerous, thus we must fight so as not to lose the track. In my community, they normally say that one should be careful when chasing a gazelle because the squirrels are likely to appear. I want to urge my colleagues to maintain the focus of chasing the gazelle and avoid the distraction of the squirrels that might come our way. The Committees should be the place of refuge for Kenyans who are suffering from corruption such that when we deliberate on reports and discuss the matters that affect the foundation of this country in the committees, we must address them with the integrity that it deserves such that we can stand on the moral high ground and speak of people who are corrupt. I know that our President will walk the talk. The Deputy President took personal commitment last time in Kisii County when he has said that he is going to ensure that we fight corruption. I know that the Senator of Narok County does not believe this but I want to tell him that the Jubilee side and His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Deputy President William Ruto, have all made a personal commitment that they will walk the talk and ensure that we fight corruption. They will ensure that the people who participated in the National Youth Service (NYS) season one and season two are brought to book, including those who participated in NCPB. That also includes those who stole from the young people and those that Sen. (Dr.) Kabaka mentioned. We want to ask the people who will be found guilty of corruption to be patient and instead go to Kamiti or Naivasha maximum prison. When there, we will talk to the Pope, the bishops and priests, since I am a practicing Catholic, to preach and encourage them that there is life after prison. They will also ask them to atone for their sins and pray for this country. On behalf of the Committee, I want to take a personal undertaking that we will look into this matter, give the necessary proposals going forward and ensure that we fight corruption and create a better Kenya for all of us."
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