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    "content": "You will hear county executives are creating positions to suit particular candidates that they have in mind. Many positions such as liaison officers, political and even agricultural advisers have been created. There are very many duplications. I hope that this Bill will cure and strengthen the position of CPSB. They still live in fear because they were appointed initially through the influence of the executive. The manner in which nominations are done begins with the specification then application. However, we have seen some situations where eligible candidates who meet all the requirements at some level, perhaps, by a clerk or somebody, has eliminated somebody and has not even been shortlisted. Shortlisting is currently very confidential and people who get to know are those who have been invited. It is very important that this matter is done transparently. When candidates apply, their names should be put in a public place where the candidates and even the public should know who else applied and who did not. When they are short listed, the candidate who feels aggrieved should be able to raise any issue and find out why he or she was not shortlisted. The issue of saying that “if you have not received our feedback, consider your application unsuccessful” should cease. Somebody should be addressed in a letter with an explanation as to why he does not meet the requirements. Recently, we had the other Bill on good governance and how we should communicate with the public on all issues. This Bill should ensure that candidates are not eliminated at the early stage. Recruitment is a very sensitive issue. In some counties, it has caused problems of instability which spreads to communities. It is sometimes politicized and it can show in so many other issues. This Bill should seek to ensure that whatever is done is to the satisfaction of the public. Chapter (10)(1) of the Constitution provides as follows: “The national values and principles of governance in this Article bind all State organs, State officers, public officers and all persons whenever any of them – (a) applies or interprets the Constitution; (b) enacts, applies or interprets any law; or (c) makes or implements public policy decisions.” One of the requirements in 2(b) is that that there should be human dignity. I do not know whether the recommendations in this Bill really promote dignity of the applicant. We should not look like we are harassing applicants in such a way that we even discourage others who may be qualified, but may fear because of exposure of their privacy being invaded. Equity, social justice and inclusiveness must also be there. I do not know whether the recommendations here ensure that there is inclusiveness. When I talk of inclusiveness, I have in mind a county which has constituencies or sub counties and wards. Is there anything to ensure that there is inclusiveness in terms of regional balance? If we leave it just merit, then some areas in a county could be marginalized. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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