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    "id": 839292,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Milgo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Milgo Alice Chepkorir",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker for giving me the opportunity to also speak to this Bill. I thank the Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights led by their able Chairperson, Sen. Cherargei for this wonderful Bill. Once we pass this Bill, it will serve as a cure to the many ills in the counties and national Government. Right now, in our country, we have many Government officers being accused of abuse of office, corruption, gross misconduct or violation of the law. Without a clear law, those officers will continue to perpetuate impunity in our country. However, this law will enable the concerned officers to carry out their activities according to the law. In case they mess up, they will face the law. Madam Temporary Speaker, I support this Bill because, for the first time, the Executive will be forced to perform according to their expectations and give the electorate or those who put them in various offices value for their money. There are complaints regarding the various levels of Government and this happens because of lack of a law to ensure officers are answerable. Madam Temporary Speaker, for the first time, this Bill sets up various committees at various levels, which is applicable to each category of officers. I imagine that this committee will conduct thorough investigation before advising the actual body that will carry out the final impeachment. Madam Temporary Speaker, as some of my colleagues have noted, this Bill will also spell out the timelines to dispense of a particular case. There are cases that have been reported at various levels. In the past, we have had people being taken to court and their cases have stuck for many years. Justice delayed is justice denied. I imagine that with these timelines, the various levels of Government will know that it is no longer business as usual. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes"
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