{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=148507","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=148505","results":[{"id":1503252,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503252/?format=json","text_counter":492,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Peter Kaluma","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":{"id":1565,"legal_name":"George Peter Opondo Kaluma","slug":"george-peter-opondo-kaluma"},"content":" Hon. Dorothy Ikiara."},{"id":1503253,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503253/?format=json","text_counter":493,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Dorothy Muthoni","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I wish to start by saying this is a very progressive Bill. At the outset, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill resonates very well with BETA because it touches on the economic livelihood of the citizens right from the grassroots to the main contractors. For a long time, as a country, we have contended with foreigners coming to our country to the extent of almost doing every job when they take up contracts. This is very evident because when foreigners are given contracts, they normally carry machinery. They come with engineers and people whom we can contract locally. This Bill is very exciting because it will assist in evolving and growing our economy. I am very excited about empowering local contractors. It is evident that Clause 2 of the Bill and the related clauses are very specific on the threshold and the amount of money that will be reserved for the local contractors. I am happy because in the wisdom of the Committee, any contract below Ksh1 billion will exclusively be for local contractors. This is very exciting because they have always been left out. Local contracts were restricted to Ksh500 million. My only worry is how we will tame corruption so that a contractor does not bid using more than 10 companies with the aim of getting the biggest chunk of the money. As we pronounce ourselves on corruption, we must think of how to curb it. This is because many contractors are corrupt. When it comes to bidding tenders, corruption happens and the lowest bidders are left out. If a foreign contractor is awarded a tender of over Ksh1"},{"id":1503254,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503254/?format=json","text_counter":494,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Dorothy Muthoni","speaker":null,"content":"The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."},{"id":1503255,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503255/?format=json","text_counter":495,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Dorothy Muthoni","speaker":null,"content":"billion, then he must partner with a local contractor. This is very exciting because our people will get jobs. The reason why this is resonating very well with BETA is because our young men and women will be awarded tenders. This approach is consistent with the principle of comparative advantage and will ensure we build our country. Domestic revenue and circulation of money in our villages will be enormous. Everyone will have money in their pockets. I am happy about the transfer of technology. When the Indians came to Kenya to build the railway line, they left remnants of the work they did. A few Africans who were very keen learnt something from them. Most times, foreign investors do not want to transfer knowledge to the local people. They only suppress and give them light jobs. Technology advancement and skills transfer is captured in this Bill. So, in future some of the works done by foreigners will be done by local contractors. Foreign contractors will be a thing of the past. I am very happy with Clause 4 and Clause 10. Leveraging on foreign contractors to build local capacity will help our country to grow. This Bill also talks about transparency and accountability. The drafters of the Bill and Committee knew what is ailing our country. If transparency and accountability can be achieved in every area of our procurement system, then this country will progress."},{"id":1503256,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503256/?format=json","text_counter":496,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Dorothy Muthoni","speaker":null,"content":"As I conclude, I wish to state the terms and conditions for those who break this law. A contractor who has a contract of Ksh1 billion getting a reprieve of Ksh5 million, that is so lenient. You are a senior counsel and you know that, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to associate myself with those who have said that we increase the amount of fine to something reasonable that will make people adhere to the laws. That way, this Bill will not be paper but a document that will lead this country to greater prosperity."},{"id":1503257,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503257/?format=json","text_counter":497,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Dorothy Muthoni","speaker":null,"content":"I, therefore, would wish to thank Hon. Kimani Kuria…"},{"id":1503258,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503258/?format=json","text_counter":498,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Molo, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kuria Kimani","speaker":null,"content":" Point of information, Hon. Temporary Speaker."},{"id":1503259,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503259/?format=json","text_counter":499,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Peter Kaluma","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":{"id":1565,"legal_name":"George Peter Opondo Kaluma","slug":"george-peter-opondo-kaluma"},"content":" Hon. Dorothy Ikiara, do you want to be informed by Hon. Kimani?"},{"id":1503260,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503260/?format=json","text_counter":500,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Dorothy Muthoni","speaker":null,"content":" Yes."},{"id":1503261,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503261/?format=json","text_counter":501,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Molo, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kuria Kimani","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Temporary Speaker, I have heard the concerns of Members. It is important that I offer some information and clarification. The monthly fine referred to in subsection (1)(a)(ii) shall be determined as follows— 1. The mandatory fine shall be equal to two times the amount of the benefit or loss described in subsection (1) (a) and (ii); 2. if the conduct that constituted the offence resulted in both a benefit and loss described in subsection (1) (a) (ii), the mandatory fine shall be equal to two times the sum of the amount of benefit, and the amount of the loss."}]}