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"speaker_name": "Mandera North, UDM",
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"content": "The offices of Ambassador, Permanent Representative and Consul-General stand as Kenya’s outposts of sovereignty and service. As defined in Section 21 of the Foreign Service Act, the Head of Mission is not only the President’s voice abroad but also the steward of Kenya’s foreign policy, custodian of our image, leader of our diplomatic staff and guardian of public funds. They carry the flag, trust and duty, all in one."
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"content": "In discharging our mandate as a Committee, we conducted vetting sessions guided by Chapter 6 of the Leadership and Integrity Act and animated by the spirit of public participation, as enshrined in Article 118 of the Constitution. We subjected the nominees to rigorous scrutiny, assessing not only their qualifications and experience but also their moral compass, vision and fitness to carry Kenya’s flag across borders."
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"content": "In keeping with Standing Order 4(2)(2), your office relayed to the House the message of the President regarding the nomination of the four persons to serve as Ambassador, Permanent Representative and Consul-General. The names were accordingly committed to the Committee, pursuant to Article 124(4)(a) of the Constitution, for approval hearings and report within the subject timeline. To uphold transparency, a public notice was placed in the mainstream dailies on Friday, 28th March 2025, inviting written memoranda on the suitability of the nominees, as required under section 6(9) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act and Article 118 of the Constitution. To this effect, only one memorandum was received, opposing the nomination of Ms Susan Nakhumicha Wafula. The grounds raised namely, that her earlier dismissal from Cabinet invalidated her nomination, were carefully reviewed. The Committee in its considered judgement, observed that the dismissal of Ms Susan Nakhumicha was effected under Article 152(5)(b) of the Constitution, which grants the President discretion to dismiss a Cabinet Secretary without prescribing grounds. Crucially, the dismissal did not fall under Article 75 of the Constitution which governs ethical conduct and carries the consequence of disqualification from future State office. As such, her public service journey remains lawfully unbroken and the Committee found no legal or moral impediment to her continued service to the Republic. In further fulfilment of due diligence, the Clerk of the National Assembly wrote to the relevant agencies - Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) - seeking reports on the nominees’ integrity, tax compliance, criminal record status, loan obligations and political affiliations. All the agencies returned clean reports, affirming the nominees’ good standing."
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"speaker_name": "Mandera North, UDM",
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"content": "The Committee conducted oral approval hearings on Monday, 7th April 2025. Each nominee was evaluated on academic credentials, professional record, integrity, nomination 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": "procedure and overall suitability as required under sections 6 and 7 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act. Following this exercise, the Committee made the following general observations: 1. Each nominee is a Kenyan citizen with no allegiance to another nation, in full fidelity to Article 78 of the Constitution. 2. Each nominee gave a solemn assurance to engage in no other gainful pursuit, placing public duty above private interest, in keeping with Article 77(1) of the Constitution. 3. None of the nominees holds a political party office, reflecting impartiality in line with the spirit of Article 77(2) of the Constitution. 4. All the nominees affirmed adherence to Articles 75 and 76 of the Constitution, vowing to uphold ethical conduct and to disclose and manage any potential conflict of interest. 5. All the four nominees demonstrated both on paper and in presence, competence, integrity and readiness worthy of service to the Republic."
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"speaker_name": "Mandera North, UDM",
"speaker_title": "Major (Rtd) Abdullahi Sheikh",
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"content": "I would like to speak about a few of the nominees so that Members can understand what we did as a Committee. Eng. Peter Kiplagat Tum is not just a nominee, but a seasoned public servant. He is a man of diligence and tested resolve. He holds a Master of Science in Energy Management from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor in Industrial Technology from Israel University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Electronics from Queen Mary University of London. With a Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Kenya Polytechnic, his academic path reflects a mind honed for systems, strategy and precision. His technical acumen aligns with Kenya’s development footprint in the DRC. Eng. Tum has over 25 years’ experience in senior public service. He has stood at the helm of critical reforms as Principal Secretary in Sports, Labour, and Health, and as the Chief Executive Office of Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). He brings a rare ability to weave cross-sectoral programmes, harmonise Government and non-State actors and drive impact with efficiency. His depth of governance experience satisfies the legal and strategic standards under Section 7(c) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act. No objection was raised by the public on his nomination. The process under Article 118 of the Constitution was faithfully observed. His nomination sailed unopposed and rightly so. The Committee, therefore, recommends his appointment."
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"speaker_name": "Mandera North, UDM",
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"content": "Ms Susan Nakhumicha Wafula, the nominee for appointment as Permanent Representative to the UN-Habitat, has a Master of Science in Procurement and Logistics, a Bachelor in Purchasing and Supplies from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and a Diploma in Healthcare Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. This multidisciplinary background shows her capacity to handle complexity, deliver results and steer Kenya’s mission in multilateral frameworks. She brings over 20 years of experience and, therefore, is fit for the task she has been nominated to."
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"speaker_title": "Major (Rtd) Abdullahi Sheikh",
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"content": "In line with Article 118 of the Constitution, the Committee invited public participation. Only one submission by Mr Eliud Karanja Matindi opposed her nomination. It cited her dismissal from the Cabinet through Gazette Notice No.8440 of 2024. However, the Committee determined that the dismissal was under Article 152(5)(b) of the Constitution which allows presidential discretion and does not bar one from future appointments. She was not dismissed under Article 75(2) of the Constitution which carries disqualification provision. The objection though duly received, was constitutionally unsubstantiated. The Committee, therefore, recommends her appointment."
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"content": "The last nominee I want to talk about is Mr Abdi Dubat Fidhow, the nominee for appointment as Consul-General to Arusha, Tanzania. In Mr Abdi Dubat Fidhow, the 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": "Mandera North, UDM",
"speaker_title": "Major (Rtd) Abdullahi Sheikh",
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"content": "Committee encountered not just a nominee, but a man forged in the fibres of public finance, regional diplomacy and unshakeable service."
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