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    "id": 964822,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Makueni, WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Daniel Maanzo",
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Kitonga Maanzo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to comment on this very important Report. The Office of the Auditor-General is very important in the country. Institutions which report to the Auditor-General act pursuant to Acts of Parliament which regulate them. For example, Section 54 of the Central Bank of Kenya Act has to be fulfilled. The role played by the CBK is very critical. Presentation of audited accounts is very important in terms of planning and release of information. Some of its activities are constitutional. They are provided under Article 229 of the Constitution in terms of giving Kenyans information. The Auditor-General alerts Kenyans how their taxes have been spent and whether the budget has been complied with or not. The office also informs Kenyans where there are issues. If money has been lost pursuant to the reports, Parliament can then make recommendations including prosecution by the relevant authorities. However, the moment reports are not presented, or are delayed for one reason or another, whether extension is sought from Parliament as it is being done in this case to extend time because the Auditor-General was not in office, it delays the country in many aspects. The economic performance of the country is largely guided by the audited accounts. Quite a number of businessmen do business with the Government and it means we will have an issue when it comes to preparing the next budget because we will have issues pending from the past. I really congratulate the Committee for the good job it has done and for presenting the Report. We should move with speed to ensure that this country has an Auditor-General. When it comes to renewal of the term of office, it should be done in good time and the country moves on with its activities. I thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to make a comment on this Motion."
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