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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, AWARE that the Senate passed a Motion on “Review of Policy and Legislative Framework on the Fight against Corruption” by Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura on 31st May, 2018 and referred it to the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights for consideration; APPRECIATING, that the duration accorded to the Committee to consider the Motion lapsed on 31st July, 2018; REGRETTING, that due to the heavy workload and sheer magnitude of the assignment, the Committee is yet to conclude its deliberations and table its report in the House and requires more time to conduct a further and thorough inquiry into matter; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves to extend the duration by a further period of thirty (30) days to enable it conclude its work and table its report in the House. Madam Temporary Speaker, as you know, corruption is a serious issue in this country because it has eaten to every fabric in our society until it is now a national concern. I have seen breaking news that the former governor of this county, Gov. Evans Kidero, has been arrested on allegations of corruption. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Noordin Haji, is working overdrive. Nine more people will be arrested and they will enjoy their weekend behind bars. That is the zeal that we would want see on how corruption is being fought. The reason we need to extend the time is to ensure that we do the task thoroughly, with military precision and be meticulous, so that by the time we bring any legislative and policy changes, we do it spot on. This will enable us to give the necessary powers to the people who are fighting corruption, so that we do not use excitement to prosecute corruption. Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to call upon the Senators that when it comes to that time, they stand up to be counted. I know corruption will fight back. The spirit, commitment, religious zest and zeal that the Select Committee on the Solai Dam Tragedy has, is what we would want to see in every Senator. Sen. Olekina and Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. were the gallant members of that Committee. Therefore, we expect all the Senators to have the same spirit to fight this corruption which is eating our society. Finally, even as we review the laws and policies that are in place to fight corruption, we must change the habits if a former governor or government official have been arrested. Also, I encourage Kenyans in churches and mosques do not to be excited or enticed with ill-gotten wealth. When you exit, do so with all the blessings and not being followed around by the EACC and the DPP. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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