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    "id": 816442,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Wilberforce Oundo",
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        "legal_name": "Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for this opportunity. It has been a long wait. As I stand here, I support the recommendations of the Report by the relevant Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs Committee. Of course, I support with reservations, but I will focus more on the mandate of the Commission and make a few comments here and there. To the general layman, an ombudsman is an extremely important organ in any society. Indeed, Government and many institutions by nature are susceptible to excesses. They are susceptible to excess treatment, excess use of force and misuse of power. We need an independent organ, an impartial organ and one that has teeth to bite. We need an organ that will investigate, review and take necessary administrative action against State officers and public servants who misuse their powers. Indeed, this office should be in the forefront in enforcing Chapter Six on Leadership and Integrity and all laws and regulations that deal with public service and leadership. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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