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    "id": 977541,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. M. Kajwang’",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Moses Otieno Kajwang'",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to support the Report of the Parliament of Kenya Delegation to the 7th Symposium of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (CAC) of Hong Kong, that was held in Hong Kong on 22nd to 24th of May, 2019. Kenyans, in their usual comedy, have said that the Coronavirus that we welcomed at our airports just the other day when we allowed a flight full of passengers from China should start with Parliament before it goes to other sectors of society. That tells you a lot about how Kenyans think about Parliament. Therefore, when a delegation of the Kenyan Parliament goes to Hong Kong to discuss anti-corruption, then it is met with a lot of skepticism and cynicism on the part of Kenyans. Another Kenyan, in their usual satire, said that the biggest gathering of thieves is found in the Kenyan Parliament. I think that it is very unfortunate. I do not agree with them, because those of us who are in this august House are nowhere close to that. We are public spirited individuals who are sitting here at this time of the day to legislate and discuss issues of national importance; but sometimes it is about perception. Perception tramps reality, and it has been the view of many Kenyans that this House has not done well as far as matters of corruption are concerned. We have a caucus in this Parliament called the African Parliamentarians Network against Corruption (APNAC), and the leader of the Caucus is none other than the Speaker 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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