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    "id": 916746,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamunga",
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        "legal_name": "Rose Nyamunga Ogendo",
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    "content": "one simple reason that the Auditor-General raised many queries about NG-CDF and other monies. Even at the national level, I can say that the Auditor-General has many problems and that led to the reduction of the budget for the Auditor-General’s office. Secondly, look at the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). They are currently grappling with the issue of wage bill. As much as we need the house allowance and at the same time know very well that the wage bill has to be controlled, the National Assembly went ahead and cut the budget for SRC to the extent of paralysing its operations. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as leaders of this nation, given an opportunity to sit in this Parliament to administer or make rules and laws, we should not make rules with individuals in mind. I believe some of the National Assembly Members are looking at some people in the Senate and saying that if it is for the benefit of so and so, we will cut it. If it is for the benefit of so and so, we will not allow it. We are not supposed to be vindictive. We should make laws and rules that will last or pass the test of time. Again, for example, we are now faced with the issue of a referendum. This referendum is supposed to make our laws better. Even when we were passing Constitution in 2010, it was so clear that there was a percentage that needed correction. This is the time that we need to make those corrections. Some people are already looking at individuals. If we change it to be like this, we will benefit so and so, or some leaders. We must run away from that line of thinking. I wish to support the two statements. We must stand out and be counted as leaders of this nation."
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