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"content": "Cabinet Secretary, you can answer those two Questions."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I will go straight to part one of that Question: whether the Ministry has considered reviewing the academic and other qualifications for chiefs and assistant chiefs. The appointment of chiefs and assistant chiefs is guided by the revised Scheme of Service for National Government Administrative Officers of October 2015 that explicitly sets the minimum qualification for appointment as follows: First is Assistant Chief II. For appointment to this entry grade, a candidate must have the following qualifications: 1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean a grade of a C minus or its equivalent from a recognised body. 2. Be not less than 30 years of age. 3. Be a resident of the particular sub-location. 4. Police clearance certificate. 5. Good communication skills. 6. A certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution. Second is Chief II. For appointment to this entry grade, a candidate must have the following qualifications: 1. KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent from a recognised examination body. 2. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: (a) Public Administration Management; 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."
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"content": "(b) Social work; (c) Community development; (d) Education; (e) Governance; and, (f) Conflict management or its equivalent from a recognised institution. 3. Be not less than 35 years of age. 4. Be a resident of a particular location and have a Police Clearance Certificate. 5. Good communication skills. 6. A certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution. However, in specific circumstances where the advertised positions do not attract qualified candidates, the Ministry, on a need basis, requests the Public Service Commission for academic waivers to fill the vacancies in marginalised areas. Whereas a review of the current Scheme of Service may be necessary, it is important to note that the Public Service Commission always grants academic waivers upon request by the Ministry. Regarding part two of the Question on whether the Ministry can consider affirmative action, whereas possession of experience in socio-political, economic, and cultural aspects of communities is important in public administration at the grassroots, all cadres and all positions in public service are subject to particular minimum academic requirements during recruitment and selection process. Academic waivers of particular qualifications are currently granted to attract experienced applicants in special circumstances. This affirmative action ensures that citizens in the marginalised areas are not discriminated against but have equal access to the chiefs and assistant chiefs' positions. Question three is with regard to the measures in place to ensure that chiefs and assistant chiefs appointed to administer specific locations and sub-locations are actual residents. It is a requirement in the Scheme of Service that the prospective applicants for the positions of chiefs and assistant chiefs should be residents of particular locations or sub-locations. The Deputy County Commissioners (DCCs), as chairpersons of sub-county recruitment and selection panels, have been guided through circulars to conduct due diligence and vetting of all the applicants' places of residence to ensure that candidates recommended for appointments are"
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"content": "bona fide"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen",
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"content": "residents and of good standing in society. Besides, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) usually conducts comprehensive background checks and vetting of all shortlisted candidates before interviews. The vetting reports of candidates include known place of residence, personal details, marital status, education and professional qualification, present and previous employment history, character, ability and public relations, relationship with the community, clan dynamics in the respective administrative units, and involvement in any criminal activities. Hon. Speaker, the current Schemes of Service for Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs were reviewed in 2015 and implemented effective 29th October 2015. Previously, Schemes of Service for Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs existed and have been reviewed over time to establish the required recruitment and selection standards. The revised Scheme of Service for National Government Administrative Officers (October 2016) is currently being reviewed. We will explore the possibility of appreciating the academic needs of marginalised communities. Now, on circumstances that led police officers from Karenge'Choto Camp to indiscriminately shoot and kill cows. On 29th January 2024, the Assistant Chief for Chemuro Sub-Location in Loruk Location reported vide OB No. 08/30/01/2025 that an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) belonging to one of the formed-up units stationed in Ngaratuko allegedly fired at cattle belonging to Mr Yelokel Ptesio Chepanda, a resident of Chemuro Sub- Location. The event occurred during a routine patrol by a multi-agency security team in the volatile Ngaratuko area, where officers came under fire from suspected bandits. The assailants positioned themselves behind a herd of cattle, using the animals as shields while engaging 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."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen",
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"content": "security officers in a shootout. In response, the officers returned fire, eventually overpowering the bandits, who then fled into the nearby thickets. As a result, four cows were confirmed dead, nine sustained critical injuries, and six others suffered minor injuries. Due to the intensity of the exchange of gunfire, it remains unclear whether the deaths and injuries of the animals resulted from police gunfire or from rounds fired by the bandits. A comprehensive investigation is currently underway to establish the facts under an inquiry File No. 1/2025. The case is under investigation. On the action the Ministry is taking, a thorough investigation into the matter is underway. Upon conclusion, any individual found responsible, whether a police officer or otherwise, will be arraigned before a Court of law to face the appropriate charges. The Ministry is not in a position to compensate the victim as there is no scheme for compensating victims of banditry or in such an attack. That is the end of the response to the Question by Hon. Kamket. Thank you."
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"content": "Hon. Toroitich, do you have any supplementary questions?"
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"speaker_name": "Marakwet West, Independent",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Timothy Kipchumba",
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"content": " Yes. First, I appreciate that the Cabinet Secretary has indicated that, in specific cases, they can provide waivers for academic qualifications for marginalised regions. Many times, getting qualified individuals is a challenge. There was a case in that particular constituency where it was hard to get a person qualified to be a chief. Now that the Cabinet Secretary has made a commitment, I hope there will be action. I appreciate that you have indicated that residents in a particular region should be nominated to be chiefs and assistant chiefs because they understand those areas. You have also noted that there is a review of the scheme of service to consider marginalised regions because of their circumstances. In all of those cases, you have been positive about the questions. On Question 6/2025, I am not satisfied with the answers. It has been two months, and you indicate that the investigation is ongoing. You have also stated that there was a shootout between bandits and the police. You have not indicated how many bandits were shot. Mr Ptesio Chepanda is one of the leaders spearheading peaceful coexistence in that region. He has been one of the support systems in that community for peace and to weed-off bandits. Two months down the line, you have not been able to establish the cows that were shot. It is extremely unsatisfactory. If, indeed, the investigation is still ongoing, can it be expedited so that Mr Chepanda gets his due justice? Thank you."
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"content": "Hon. Pkosing."
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"content": " I thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also thank Hon. Kitur from Nandi. He has prosecuted that Question successfully. That is how we should move as a country. This country is one. I have two further clarifications to seek from the Cabinet Secretary. One, last week, a chief was killed in a place called Loruk. As we speak, Hon. Kamket is at the burial of that chief. I am certain that the Cabinet Secretary knows or has heard about it. I want him to clarify what is going on and whether anybody has been arrested. The allegation on the ground is that the chief was killed by NPRs from a neighbouring community. That might cause retaliation. That enclave is very insecure and sensitive. I am sure the Cabinet Secretary knows that. The people in Chemolingot want to listen to the Cabinet Secretary addressing the most current issue. Two, the issues of waiver of qualifications and chiefs being recruited from outside a location are related. That is why Hon. Kamket brought up that Question. The practice is rampant where we come from. No people may qualify to be chiefs or assistant chiefs in a sub- location. Applicants come from different locations but claim they come from the recruiting locations. When they get the job, they live in towns, leaving the locations unattended. The Cabinet Secretary should pay attention and know that the two issues are interlinked. I thank you. 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."
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