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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kwamboka",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Beatrice Kwamboka Makori",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 47 talks about the investigations of the Commission, but does not give the timeline on how long the process will take up to conclusion. I would like her to look at that one also. Clause 4(2) says- ―The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and shall, in its corporate name be capable of – (a) Suing and being sued; Although the Article states that the Commission can sue and be sued, Clause 52(a) contradicts that by indicating that the Commission will still be toothless, since the findings will have to be referred to some other institutions for further action. I would like the sponsor of the Bill to add some words so that it reads:- ―Where the inquiry discloses a criminal offence, the matter, together with the recommendations from the commission, should be referred to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) or any other relevant authority or undertake such other actions as the commission may deem fit against the concerned person or persons.‖ Madam Temporary Speaker, this Bill is very important. It even states the objectives which provide a framework for the promotion of national cohesion, unity and peace building. It further elaborates the functions of the commission, which are very important. Clause 6(a) says:- ―Formulate and implement strategies, plans and programmes for the promotion of national unity.‖ It should be further stretched to the counties to have those programmes so that it can reach the people who are at the mashinani level. Clause 6(b) is on the commission‘s objectives. It says: ―Collaborate with institutions and stakeholders to give effect to the policies relating to cohesion and integration.‖ (c) Make recommendations to the National and county governments and any other relevant entities on – (1) The review and reform of practices, policies and legislations relating to cohesion and integration.‖ Madam Temporary Speaker, this Bill is timely, especially when we now see the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) going round the country, seeking views from the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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