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    "id": 947767,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiharu, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ndindi Nyoro",
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        "legal_name": "Samson Ndindi Nyoro",
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    "content": "who are elected and, therefore, it is time we strengthened this fight. We have seen other countries do so, and they have won the fight. When I was moving the Bill, I gave the example of Singapore, which I will not repeat. There is another clear example of South Korea, where we have two former presidents serving jail terms. We can give countless examples of countries that decided to liberate themselves from corruption and the results were economic growth that trickled down to their population. Hon. Deputy Speaker, we also have to know that beyond legislating, there are three components of a modern state that I will give. We can have very many laws like the ones we have in Kenya, but the buck stops somewhere, and not just in legislating. The three components of a modern state includes, having a strong state apparatus. We have room for improvement in this country, in terms of strengthening the state, by implementing and enforcing the existing laws. Another characteristic of a modern state is accountability, which often comes with democracy when it comes to election circles. Even as we legislate; our state is currently very weak. That is why we have runaway corruption. This is an area that needs improvement. Secondly, there is the aspect of not adhering to the rule of law. In this country, there is no rich or wealthy person who is in Kamiti Maximum Prison, Shimo la Tewa Prison or any other jail in this country. Prisons in this country are reserved for the poor because the rich can always buy justice, and this leads to a total breakdown when it comes to adherence to the rule of law in this country. The level of corruption at Independence was different from the level at which corruption is happening today. The current mode of corruption is patronage. That is why majority of the people strive to join Government. In comparison to other countries where people get rich through employment of their entrepreneurial skills and genuine hard work, it is the other way in Kenya, where the State is weak and there is no rule of law. With those remarks, I reply."
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