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    "id": 922676,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand corrected. I was talking of my sister, the distinguished Senator, Sen. Were, who is the sponsor of this Bill. I want her to think of a way of making this office permanent. I had consultations with her earlier on and she informed me that it is because this office is supposed to be merged with the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission Office which has a sunset. We always want services to be delivered to our people. We cannot have a clause that sees the end of this particular office. It is like saying that the office of the Chief Justice will one day cease to exist. I request my sister to differentiate the role of the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission and the role of the Ombudsman. She should also ensure that the two roles are unique, independent and perpetual. It should not come to an end because service delivery does not end. We also have to figure out a way of letting the people know that this office does exist. Very few people in this country read the newspaper or have access to information on legislation. I do not know how far the Committee has gone with public participation on this Bill though we should look for a way that will enable the Ombudsman to go around the 47 counties with the intention of making the citizens know of the existence of that office and its function, which is to assist them if they are denied certain services. With those many remarks, I beg to support."
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