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    "content": "I can see Sen. (Dr.) Zani is aware of the song that I am talking about. Section 13 of the Access to Information Act has provided that some of the information can be corrected or accurate. This is because, at the end of the day, it does not give skewed information that will implicate on policy making in the spirit of Article 10 on National Values and Principals of Good Governance. The County Governments Act has provided for many aspects in terms of information. However, the issue of formation of statistics must be based on openness and confidentiality. I am happy there is non-disclosure of any official secret or confidential information under Clause 15. As I said, the census has been used and politically motivated. Therefore, we would like to see real non-disclosure. That is an important aspect of this Bill as we will not have people using this information against or for their own selfish interest at the county level at any given time. Clause 17 provides for up to date information. We hope that Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) will try and domesticate this Bill at their level. This is because this information will help them when it comes to developing annual development plans and passing the law on CIDPs after public participation as provided in the Constitution and the County Governments Act. MCAS rely on these statistics. Therefore, the office of the County Statistician will be formed and will ensure up to date information. As I said, I agree with the issue of the Board. I do not know where Sen. Farhiya will add this, but I propose that we have annual reports to the necessary organs that make decisions in terms of legislative processes. For example, the Senate, other multi-agencies and development partners get an annual report from that office. I suggest that we have two forms of reports; annual and special reports. Special reports will be for when there is an issue that needs to be looked at. For example, the statistics of Nakuru County might have changed after what is happened in Solai. Statistics might change because of a natural occurrence or something that might not be in place. I hope that in the reporting system, annual reports will be put in place, but it is also important to have special reports."
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