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    "id": 904424,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/904424/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Were",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Petronila Were Lokorio",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to make my opinion known on this Bill by Sen. Pareno. I am also glad because I had concerns that it would contradict the NCIC that is led by Hon. Kaparo. This Bill seeks to repeal the existing one to make the Commission stronger and better in terms of performing its duties. We have seen how they look toothless when they are required to respond on issues of ethnic discrimination and hate speech. They always complain that they are unable to act to the detriment of this country. We know that lack of cohesion and peace building led to deaths and displacement of people in 1992, 1997 and the worst was in 2007. This Bill therefore seeks to give the Commission teeth, so that we ensure tolerance and cohesion in Kenya. The Bill also seeks to correct certain areas, for example, nomination of members to the Commission. Initially, it was the National Assembly that advertised, conducted interviews and vetted people. That is a conflict of interest. With the establishment of a selection panel, it will ensure that the right people are given jobs in the Commission. The Bill will also give the Commission teeth in the sense that funds will be allocated directly to the Commission and not just directorates. They have been complaining about budgets and having no funds to move around. According to Clause 27, funds will be allocated directly to the Commission. Under Clause 18, the Commission will co-opt members or hire expertise because no one has monopoly of knowledge. Therefore, they will be able to co-opt other Kenyans to assist them in this noble duty."
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