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    "id": 919094,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Eldas, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Adan Keynan",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 41,
        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. This is a very important amendment and I am glad that the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs has done further to clean it up. This is actually the core function of the commission. For those of you who were around before the birth of the commission in 1999, almost all the technical support used to come from the Executive. It is a reality that we have three arms of Government. Of course, there are other emerging arms of Government. We must respect the sanctity and the special place of Parliament both in the Constitution and in the minds of the people of Kenya. That is why we have this particular amendment. This is one thing that has actually been misconstrued by certain quarters to give the impression that PSC is going to do this. No! There is no monetary benefit here Right now, PSC or Parliament provides facilitation in the budget-making process and that process must include visits to the 47 counties in Kenya. It is a critical thing. Transport and other facilities must be there. These things must be done. We are doing it right now, but the way it has been captured in this amendment adds value. I hope the Members will see sense. There is nothing to be afraid of in this. Article 1 of the Constitution talks about sovereignty which is equated to representation. You really need to understand. I agree with Hon. Oundo that this is one of the best amendments and provisions that will add value to the provision of facilities and services. There is no money. I repeat to whoever is out there that there is no monetary gain in this. I support the amendment."
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