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    "id": 1073275,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1073275/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ruaraka, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. T.J. Kajwang’",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Tom Joseph Kajwang'",
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    "content": " I am sure you will return that. This is how things should be done. The approval is governed by Section 7 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act. The three issues that we look at are the procedure adopted by the interviewing panels, constitutional and statutory suitability and suitability in terms of experience and competence. The report is replete with specific findings on the procedure that was adopted, the constitutional and statutory competences that the Lady Chief Justice nominee exhibited and issues on suitability. In those parameters, we have made specific recommendations approving the competence of Lady Justice Martha Koome. But I do not want to spend time on that because it is in the report. I just want to speak to Lady Justice Koome. I am sure wherever she is she would be delighted to hear the National Assembly speak to her. This is the last time she is in our hands as we conduct her vetting and approval. I would want the CJ nominee, once she assumes office, to quickly look at Article 254 of the Constitution on reporting by commissions and independent offices. In this Article, every end of financial year, commissions, including the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), submit a report to the President and to Parliament. Previous CJs had a rather condescending attitude towards the National Assembly, arguing that they could not submit to the jurisdiction of the National Assembly and make reports. They would rather send the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary (CRJ). We want to see a CJ who respects institutions. One day, she should write to you as the Speaker to allow her to come and commend herself to the National Assembly and to report on the state of the Judiciary every financial year. That is what we want. We do not want a CJ who thinks that leadership of institutions is a question of bravado. These issues were put to her, and she understands the views that have been expressed by the National Assembly. I am sure that she would closely look at Article 254 of the Constitution. We would want to have mature relationship between the Judiciary and the Legislature that is beneficial to everyone. 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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