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    "id": 922699,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Were",
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        "legal_name": "Petronila Were Lokorio",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to thank all the Senators who have contributed to this Bill. Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve and Sen. Halake have talked about the Office of the Ombudsman providing an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. This will reduce court cases and, therefore, give justice to Kenyans who are seeking proper service delivery. Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve also talked about performance contracting as a way of encouraging proper administrative justice. Sen. Cheruiyot talked at length about the Office of the Ombudsman operating like inspectors, who can go to a public institution and find out how services are being offered. He proposed several amendments, which I will consider. Sen. Halake also said that this Bill will be a relief to the marginalized, as it will touch on their rights and fill the capacity gaps in public service delivery. This will then be filled by some of the feedback, which is a result of the Ombudsman interventions. Sen. Olekina had some budgetary concerns, which I had also espoused earlier. The concerns are that we need to give this office more money so that they can devolve fully, as is required. The Office of the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) or the Ombudsman and the Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) are complimentary and not competitive. Therefore, they cannot merge into one. Sen. Mwaura talked about fair administration being a basic human right; and I thank him for that contribution. Sen Pareno, who seconded it when it came as a Motion in 2018, said that there have been actual remedies provided by the office of the Ombudsman in her area. She encouraged Kenyans to seek out the services of the Office of 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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