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An Interview

I interviewed Ms.Maureen as I wanted to seek her opinion about the draft constitution on matters concerning the appointments of MPs and Ministers.

  1. Would you vote for the new draft constitution? Why?

Yes, I would vote for it, because I believe that it would bring many positive changes in the country especially in land reforms and the political arena.

  1. Do you think MPs should be Ministers? Why?

No, I don’t think so, because they wouldn’t be able to perform their duties efficiently. The work load for the Ministers is large and the MPs also have to look after their constituents.

  1. Are there any other matters you disagree or agree with?

Yes, I disagree with the land policy because many people would be deprived of their land as the draft constitution states that you can only have about 2.5 hectares of land and the rest would be taxed. This is unfair for those small scale farmers who are trying to earn a decent living.

  1. What do you think about other matters that concern MPs e.g. taxation?

Whatever has been proposed about the MPs is fine. They should be taxed because they earn more than the common Mwanainchi who provide for them.

5. What areas of development do you think MPs should concentrate with most in their constituencies?

Infrastructure, sanitation, health and education.

6. Would the separation of duties help Kenyans in any way?

Yes, there would be better service provision to the Mwanainchi and they would be more accountable.

7. Should an MP be allowed to carry on with his/her term of office even after they have proven that they cannot deliver services to the people?

No, there is no need of keeping somebody in office who does not deliver or honor his/her promises.

8. What would your ideal MP be like (traits)?

Mwanainchi friendly, open-minded and one who is ready to go an extra mile to help his people.

9. How can different Ministries provide better services to the people?

By being more accountable for example, if a Minister is involved in any scandal, they should be able to resign immediately instead of holding on to their office even if they know they have done wrong.

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http://article.wn.com/view/2010/03/19/Constitution_MPs_
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http://kenyapolitical.blogspot.com/2007/08/turkana-north-constituency-new-voter.html.

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http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/bur5.htm